Laurie D.

$14.00 / hr

Tucson, AZ

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About Laurie

I've always been a care giver at heart even when I was little. I even had a pet chicken that thought I was his mother. Thanks to good parents I had a few animals that I got to care for before they became humans so I had a lot of practice. When I would think of my own parents getting on in their years I thought about who I would've wanted for them if they needed someone. I thought of myself because I love to make others comfortable. If they were sick it was me who took care of them. If my parents were gone it would've been me to think of their return and how to make it easier for them. I am very easy to talk to and am a great listener. The stories that the elderly share I have cherished. It's a part of them that I get to keep. If I can make someone's day brighter, cheerily and hopeful than I m where I need to be. We both win on a day like that.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

Bathing
Dressing & Grooming
Toileting
Medication Reminders
Meal Prep
Groceries & Shopping
Transferring & Mobility
Exercise
Transportation
Housekeeping
Companionship

Job Interests

Full Time
Part Time
Short Term
Overnight
Weekend Live-In
Holiday Shifts

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

Alzheimer's Disease
Cancer Recovery
Cardiovascular Disorders
COPD
Dementia
Depression
Diabetes
Hearing Disorders
Home Health Care
Hospice Care
Post Surgery Recovery
Respiratory Disorders
Stroke
Vision and Eye Disorders
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

Care provider

Jan 2016 - Present

Eric Brown

I help maintain a clean home and organize things as remodeling is going on. I care for his pets when he's not home. Make sure he's good on groceries and anything else he needs for the house. I cook ioccasionally

Jan 2016 - Present

Care Giver

Sep 2008 - Present

Bob and Helen Schmieke

I would do all the housework? Groceries, light cooking, laundry, take them to doc appointments and organ lessons. She was 88 and loved to play the organ. I would bathe Helen and help dress her. Make sure their medication was put in pill boxes and had medical alert with them when I left. I was a companion as well

Sep 2008 - Present

Pima Community College

Jan 2010 - Jan 2020

Tucson, AZ

Jan 2010 - Jan 2020

Care giver

Jan 2009 - Jun 2015

Holly Killmer

Me Gracie was getting up there age and the family moved her in with them. It started as helping her with the daily task of living until she fell after a slight stroke. I then began feeding, all personal hygiene and medication dispensing. I took care of Gracie until she passed. It was a true privilege to have had her in my life

Jan 2009 - Jun 2015

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