Amy J.

About Amy

I am a very upbeat and happy person. I love to make people smile, laugh and enjoy life. I am kind, patient, dependable, honest, trustworthy, gentle, hard working, intelligent, compassionate, understanding, and have a great sense of humor. I love animals, all of them! My favorite place to be is outdoors, primarily hiking and swimming. I truly enjoy meeting new people. I also love spending time with my family, friends, and pets. I enjoy reading, writing, board and card games, movies, cleaning, cooking. When my fraternal grandmother entered a care home when I was 12, I went to visit her every day. I was shocked to see how many elderly patients had no one who visited them. So I unofficially became a volunteer and would visit other residents; reading to them, talking, playing games, dancing, whatever brought a little joy back into their lives. Caregiving has been a part of my life ever since. I took care of my maternal grandmother who had severe rheumatoid arthritis and Dementia in her home until she passed away. I then moved my mother in with me when she was first diagnosed with Alzheimers and cared for her until her death 10 years later. I also cared for one of my brothers who was diagnosed with end stage Dementia at the age of 58 and passed away right before his 61st birthday. So I completely understand what loved ones must go through as family members become older, sick, or suffer from an injury. What I enjoy most about being a Caregiver is simply helping someone who needs it, especially if it allows them to remain in their own home. A personal achievement that I am proud of is raising such loving, kind, respectful, and amazing children.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Respite Worker

Jun 2022 - Present

united cerebral palsy of sacramento

Provide respite to parents with special needs children by either watching and interacting with children in their home, or taking them on outings. Provide one on one support to special needs children, primarily those with Autism, Cerebral Palsy or Downs Syndrome. Assist them in learning how to read and understand others social cues, acceptable behaviors, play therapy, living skills and many fun activities.

Jun 2022 - Present

Administrative Assistant

Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

Attorney At Law

Greet clients, answer calls, scheduling, typing, filing, maintaining calendars, proofreading, preparing legal documents, copying, faxing, dropping off and picking up documents from court, preparing client estate planning documents and binders, cleaning office, ordering supplies.

Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

Laundry Aide

Dec 2019 - Aug 2020

golden empire nursing and rehab

Collected, washed, dried, folded, hung up and delivered personal clothing per each clients instructions to 148 residents each day. Interacted with residents, assisted them when needed, provided laughter and joy each and every day.

Dec 2019 - Aug 2020

Live In Caregiver and Caretaker

Nov 2016 - Jul 2019

edward fones

Provided care to 92 year stroke victim by assisting him with toileting, bathing, dressing, medication reminders, meal prep and serving, ambulatory needs, scheduling medical appointments, refilling medications, shopping, transportation to appointments and social activities, physical therapy, exercise, mental stimulation, companionship, house cleaning, laundry, yard work, care of his cats, dogs, chickens, parrots and horses.

Nov 2016 - Jul 2019

Kennel Manager

Mar 2011 - Feb 2017

Sutter Buttes Canine Rescue

og care: feeding, watering, bathing, grooming, exercising, socializing, training, medicating, transporting to veterinarian and adoption sites, visiting kill shelters to rescue them and taking in owner surrenders. Kennel care: clean and sanitize kennels, floors, walls; clean office, break room, kitchen, grooming room, bathroom, and laundry room; laundry. Adoptions: Photograph dogs and place on our website and other adoption sites; meet with prospective adopters and introduce them to specific dogs; handle adoption contracts; hold adoption events; marketing. Office: phones; greet customers; input data on dogs and maintain online and paper records; scheduling appointments; accepting, reviewing, approving/denying adoption applications; interviewing volunteer applicants; training and supervising volunteers.

Mar 2011 - Feb 2017

Live In Caregiver

Dec 2010 - Jul 2015

kenneth lingle

Assisted 86 year old male client who had suffered multiple strokes with daily tasks: bathing, toileting, dressing, transfers, mobility, physical therapy, memory stimulation, meditation prompting, transportation; monitoring nutritional requirements by shopping, food preparation and feeding; provided companionship; took on outings; played games. Performed housekeeping duties: washed dishes; swept and mopped floors; washed blinds and windows; vacuumed and shampooed carpets; washed, folded and put away laundry; changed linens; dusted and polished; took care of minor repairs. Performed yard and pet care: mowing, watering, trimming, weeding, pruning, fertilizing, pest control. Care of cats.

Dec 2010 - Jul 2015

Yuba College

Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

Marysville, CA

Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

Stuttgart University

Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

University of Kentucky

Jan 1992 - Jan 1994

Lexington, KY

Jan 1992 - Jan 1994

More Caregivers You Might Like

Joanne B.

$20.00/hour · Folsom, CA

I care about people. I want them to live their best, mostly independent, dignified, fulfilled & happy lives. I seek to provide regular support while offering companionship. I am wired for nurturing service and administration. These traits make me a strong candidate for caregiving positions, especially where varied needs are to be met. The ideal candidate would ask me to offer companionship while encouraging activity/recreational opportunities. I would love to be able to assist with transportation to various activities/appointments; running errands; and meal planning/prep; and social interaction. I will perform light housekeeping, but I am not seeking a full housekeeping position. I will help navigate some personal care, but I am not licensed/qualified to provide in-depth home health services or to handle significant personal hygiene care. While not in any "formal" capacity, I have been caregiving for 30+ years. I have successfully raised 4 children as a stay at home mom - while running a successful in home child care business. I have offered a wide-ranging variety of help to friends/family through the years. My best caregiving accomplishment was helping my friend during her cancer journey...now that I am retired from full time administrative employment - I wish to do more of "that" for others.

View Profile

Brenda G.

$26.00/hour · Sacramento, CA

I'm 54 years old and love to help people

View Profile

Find the Right Caregiver at CareLinx