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Portland, ME 04103
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About Merril
Experience: 10 yrs
Combined 25 yrs registered nurse, chaplain specializing in home health, geriatrics, dementia/alzheimer's, chronic health issues, home care, assisted living, transportation, food planning, errands, cooking, respite, mvmnt/exercise support, organizing medication routine, emotional & spiritual support, elder depression, fear, mood imbalances & hospice support. I personally love all arts, nature, gardens & listening to stories. I taught holistic health to health care practitioners at USM for 7 yrs. I have advanced integrative holistic training. I choose to balance career & family & not work corporate. I joyfully offer companionship, hygiene/dress support, food planning, vital sign, medication & telehealth support, cook/shop/errands, laundry, natural cognitive enhancement methods, emotional, creative and spiritual support. If needed, I provide Sr Care Management Services such as Medical transcribing, medication management, home safety assessments & finding solutions at $100/hr.
Reviews
Elaine I.
Reviewed on 7/1/2021
My dad lived with Parkinson's & dementia, he was difficult and hostile at moments. Merril handled him w/perfection, humor and lots of successful moments. She helped him with all his personal and emotional needs. Here ability to be flexible with his needs was superior. Merril was here when the decision was made to transfer dad to hospice, Merril's evaluation that he was ready to pass over was spot on. He died quickly and peacefully as he wished with his last 3 years spent living with family at home with a loving care team. Merril was part of a wonderful team where she showed her ability to easily collaborate with a larger team, if needed. I highly recommend working with Merril for her expertise, honesty, integrity, connection to family and community and joyful fun-loving personality who takes her responsibilities very seriously and provides the highest level of care, support and transparent. Thank you.
Services
Services offered
Bathing
Companionship
Dementia
Errands
Help staying physically active
Hospice services
Meal prep
Medical management
Mobility assistance
Personal care
Respite care
Transportation
Rates
Recurring jobs
$35-50/hr
Can help with
Companion care
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Packing/moving
Qualifications
Education
Goddard College
Graduate degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
Alzheimers or dementia experience
Hospice experience
Registered nurse
Wound Care
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
Non-smoker
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