54yrs

female

Speaks English

I endured a tragedy that left me completely at the mercy of others for my 24/7 care. This incident profoundly changed me and made me very humble. When my mom suffered several mini strokes and developed dementia, I quickly learned how difficult it can be to trust just anyone with her care. I became her sole caregiver 24/7 for over a year. I prepared meals, changed her, provided assistance in everything she needed including being a companion to keep depression at bay. I recently have experience as a Personal Care Assistant for a female quadriplegic and as a companion and assistant for two blind adults. I raised a son w/Bipolar Disorder and a son w/ADD. I have experience in dealing w/children w/mild autism. I am proficient w/ medication management, changing/personal hygiene, sorting/filing/ reading mail and various printed materials, light housekeeping, meal preparation, feeding, running errands and assisting in companionship to keep depression at bay.