Hi, I'm Lori, a dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in child development, trauma-informed care, and senior support. As a former EMT and foster/adoptive parent, I also have experience supporting seniors facing physical and cognitive challenges, including Alzheimer's and dementia. My caregiving approach is rooted in...
I have been certified in numerous areas including CPR/First Aid, nutrition and much more. Edit* (not up to date)
I have worked lots of years with mentally and physically disabled adults in a foster care home setting as the resident manager. I was in charge of all daily operations such as medication dispensing, help with...
Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner For Supportive Home Care Needs.
Grand Rapids, MI
5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
mobility assistance
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
With 20 years experience as a Registered Nurse, then Family Nurse Practitioner, I have experience in caring for loved ones across the life span.
I have experience both professionally as well as personally in the care of those with dementia as well as end of life/hospice care.
I feel that compassion, patience and understanding...
Care Member says "Lesley is excellent at what she does. She is dependable, reliable, compassionate and thorough. I highly recommend her. "
Hello
I have had dementia training and use of a gait belt.
My experience includes working with dementia clients ,
a diabetic client,
clients who had limited mobility (one who used a gait belt and one who refused to use it),
temporary help for after-surgery recovery and general elderly care.
I also have experience cleaning...
I have five years of direct experience with adult and elder care. And have cared from dementia, Alzheimer's, and cancer patients. I had the honor of working alongside hospice workers for my father's end-of-life care as well this Summer.
I have experience with supporting para- and quadriplegic clients with personal care, hoyer...
Certified CareDoula, Passionate Medicine Woman, Radiant Love
Grand Rapids, MI
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
live-in home care
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
You may be a good fit for my services.
My eyes, ears, experience, and skillset become your assets to navigate the unknown.
You get a personal fierce and loyal advocate looking at multiple perspectives to ensure your loved one has the best experience for them.
Personal Experiences as:
Emotional Support through Grief, heart...
I am an ideal candidate to offer companionship, play games, light housework, run errands, and help with meals. I have experience helping my own grandparents after surgeries or during sicknesses. I love playing cards, building puzzles, and just spending time with people. I especially love hearing stories.
Caring and understanding the needs of persons with disabilities has became a passion of mine after having a sibling with a developmental disability. When I was 15 years old my youngest brother was born with a congenital heart defect, there was many surgeries and medical appointment in the following years as my family learned how...