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Barbara F.
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Mesa, AZ 85202

from $10 per hour

1 year of experience

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About Barbara

Experience: 1 yr

I cared for both of my parents when they were elderly and in declining health. This included companionship, personal care, doctor appointments, and companion/advocate during hospitalizations. It was the norm for me to sleep in a chair at the bedsides of my parents during frequent hospital stays. I am a committed advocate with above average knowledge of medical procedures, medications, and terminology. I have been a hospice volunteer for nearly 10 years. This has afforded interactions with seniors, particularly at a time when they have serious medical issues. In a volunteer capacity, I made Therapy Dog visits with my own dogs. In visiting assisted living residents, rehab/nursing patients, and dementia units, I had frequent opportunities to interact with seniors who had varying degrees of long-term health issues and mental decline. Aside from visiting with my dogs, one of my favorite activities is conducting sing-alongs. Because my long ago piano teacher had been a band leader in the 40's, I can take impromptu requests for songs from 30's forward, and love doing so.

Reviews

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Marcy M.

Reviewed on 5/18/2015

I have known Barb as a friend and I have worked with her for 17 years. I know her to be reliable, trustworthy, and the most capable person I know. I have trusted her to take care of my father and my animals, as well as my business- I cannot give her higher praise!

Services

Services offered

Dementia

Errands

Home modification

Hospice services

Respite care

Rates

Recurring jobs

$10-20/hr

Can help with

Companion care

Help with Pets

Qualifications

Education

University of Arizona - 1973

Bachelor degree - Elementary Education

University of Arizona - 1976

Graduate degree - Special Education

Languages

English

Professional skills

Alzheimers or dementia experience

Hospice experience

Other Qualifications & Credentials

Personal experience as caregiver for family members and hospice patients.

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker

Safety

CareCheck

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