Eugene, OR 97404
from $22 per hour
(1)
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Experience: 10 yrs
**I am available 7am-6 p.m. but system will not allow me to edit this. Have cared for dementia, cancer, hospice patients. Have over 10 years experience with elder care and listening to their needs. I have 5 years experience with specialized care(ostomy care, tube feeding, wound care). I believe having a positive attitude creates a positive experience for all. Laughing is beneficial to one's mental and physical health. If needed I am happy to do light housekeeping if requested. My last job was caring for 80-year-old women with Lewy body dementia. Am looking to enhance another's life. I am CPR-First aid Certified. I do not have a college degree, but life experience that equates to this. I AM available M-F 7am-6 p.m. but system will not allow me to edit this.
To Whom It May Concern, It is with the greatest admiration and heartfelt gratitude that I write this letter in support of Debbie. Debbie served as a personal caregiver to my mother for nearly a year, and in that time she proved herself to be not only exceptionally skilled and professional, but also one of the most compassionate and dedicated individuals I have ever had the privilege of knowing. My mother required a high level of care, and Debbie met every aspect of that responsibility with grace and consistency. Her duties encompassed the full scope of daily caregiving — managing medications, maintaining bathing and hygiene schedules, and accompanying us to medical appointments. She was present, attentive, and reliable in ways that gave our entire family genuine peace of mind. As someone who was simultaneously managing a business, I cannot overstate how invaluable Debbie's presence was to me personally. Because I trusted her completely, I was able to work and fulfill my professional responsibilities knowing, without a shadow of a doubt, that my mother was safe, comfortable, and well cared for. That sense of security is something money cannot easily buy — it is earned through integrity, and Debbie earned it every single day. What set Debbie apart was her extraordinary patience and emotional intelligence. She took the time to truly listen to my mother, to understand her needs and preferences, and to honor them wherever possible. When there were aspects of care my mother resisted or found difficult, Debbie never became frustrated or dismissive. Instead, she would calmly and lovingly take the time to explain things in a way that kept my mother settled and respected — never condescending, always kind. Her ability to meet my mother exactly where she was, with warmth and without judgment, is a rare and beautiful quality. This was a deeply challenging period for our family, and Debbie made it more bearable in ways we will never forget. We were extraordinarily fortunate to have her. I recommend Debbie without reservation and with the highest possible praise. Any family or organization fortunate enough to have her will be in truly wonderful hands.
6/10/2026
Services offered
Bathing
Companionship
Dementia
Errands
Feeding
Help staying physically active
Hospice services
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Medical transportation
Mobility assistance
Personal care
Respite care
Special needs
Specialized care
Transportation
Rates
Recurring jobs
$22/hr
Can help with
Companion care
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Education
Lane Community College
Some college
Languages
English
Professional skills
Alzheimers or dementia experience
CPR / First Aid trained
Hospice experience
Medical Equipment Experience
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
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