Rick M.
Charlottesville, VA 22901
from $25 per hour
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About Rick
Experience: 10 yrs
Recently, a gentleman whose care I managed for the last four years passed. I tried to be more than a caregiver, and more than a companion. He was my buddy. He was 99 years old. A marine who fought and was wounded in the battle for Iwo Jima. You may have seen us at Tip Top or Cracker barrel. I will miss our country rides throughout the area, and down to his farm. He represented the greatest generation well, and I miss him. About 15 years ago I took an early retirement from the automotive coatings division of DuPont and sort of accidentally became a caregiver. I saw a Godly need, especially in memory care, and I have been blessed and worked with some wonderful families. I have a Masters in Theology and Servant Leadership from Gonzaga, and I've taken 30+ courses through Care Academy that covered everything from cultural competency, HIPAA, skin care and wound prevention, and elderly abuse prevention.
Most recent review
I've worked with Rick and used his services for several years. He is awesome! Rick is dependable and extremely devoted to those he cares for. He routinely goes above and beyond to meet the needs, whatever they may be. In addition, he looks for ways to bring joy and happiness to those he cares for. He will care for your loved one as if they were HIS family. He's attentive to new needs and changes in condition.
Lisa G.
10/9/2025
Services
Services offered
Bathing
Companionship
Dementia
Errands
Feeding
Heavy lifting
Help staying physically active
Home health
Hospice services
Live-in home care
Meal prep
Medical management
Medical transportation
Mobility assistance
Respite care
Special needs
Specialized care
Transportation
Rates
Recurring jobs
$25/hr
Can help with
Companion care
Qualifications
Education
Gonzaga University
Graduate degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
Alzheimers or dementia experience
CPR / First Aid trained
Hospice experience
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Other Qualifications & Credentials
I am a former volunteer firefighter and EMT.
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
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