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Ivona G.

Ivona G.

Covid-19 Vaccinated

$45.00 / hr

Oceanside, CA

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About Ivona

I have been a senior companion for over 10 years. When I work with seniors, I take it very personal to see them satisfied and happy. I tune in with their personalities and preferences, and adjust our activities according to what they enjoy, what empowers them and what keeps their emotional, mental and health condition as good as possible. I am flexible, and adjust easily to what my clients need. I become their best friend and feel like a family. We have fun, stay safe and healthy. Caring for an elder person is a very personal business and their quality of life and health depend on it. I saved lives, made lives better and always have my client's best in heart. My career as a senior companion happened very naturally and holistically. It didn't start as a career but as a neighbor helping neighbor and friend helping friend. Helping "straight from my heart", with my natural tendency to be there for people in need, became a profession as a natural progression of what I love to do and what I am good at. So far all my clients have been very happy with my service and I am looking forward to helping you.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Exercise
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight
  • 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
  • Dementia
  • Diabetes
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English
  • Polish

Experience & Education

Private Duty Non-Medical Care and Activities Coordinator to Seniors

May 2017 - Present
active life the senior way
Health Conditions: Dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease Environments: Upscale private residences, Memory Care, Independent Living, Room and Board facility * Reported to family about senior's health and mental condition, social needs, needed supplies and food * Medication reminders * Monitored the client's health with medical equipment: the daily oxygen, vitals, and blood glucose levels * Planned and prepared meals according to dietician recommendations * In charge of planning and supervising senior's daily activities * Took the client out of the facility to social activities, medical appointments, dialysis, shopping, grooming appointments * Actively involved the client in conversations, games, and physical activities to slow dementia * When bed-ridden, assisted with ambulation, transferring, changing position, fed him/her * Assisted with activities of daily living, and incontinence care * Coordinated care, activities and meals with the Facility's management, medical team and caregivers * Oversaw and purchased food and supplies for the senior's needs
May 2017 - Present

Caregiver

Aug 2022 - May 2023
Care Choice Home Health
* Activities of Daily Living, medicine reminders, inconvenience management, meal preparation, light housekeeping, respite care * Reported to the company about statues and changes in client's condition and care
Aug 2022 - May 2023

American Health Care Academy

Jan 2019 - Jan 2023
Carrollton, TX
Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

American Healthcare Academy

Jan 2019 - Jan 2023
Carrollton, TX
Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

Caregiver

Feb 2021 - Aug 2022
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* Respite care assignments for UHC and VA patients * Due to health issues worked part time
Feb 2021 - Aug 2022

Home Care Coordinator and Companion to Senior with diabetes and dementia

Jun 2007 - Apr 2017
Private Residence
* Managed daily chores, budgeting, and maintenance of estate: paid bills, managed budget, taxes, insurance claims, supervised estate staff, advised about preventive care and medical resources * Monitored the senior's health with medical equipment: vitals, glucose levels * Encouraged and assisted in social and cultural activities * Disbursed medicines on time * Prepared meals according to dietary needs * Provided post-discharge care
Jun 2007 - Apr 2017

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Patricia A.
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Ivona is very knowledgeable and thorough. She is wonderful.
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