Valarie G.

$25.00 / hr

Colorado Springs, CO

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About Valarie

I'm a medical assistant, QMAP, caregiver, companion. I have 16 years of experience with dementia and memory care.

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

ALS
Alzheimer's Disease
Arthritis
Cancer Recovery
Cardiovascular Disorders
COPD
Dementia
Depression
Diabetes
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Hearing Disorders
Home Health Care
Hospice Care
Multiple Sclerosis
Orthopedic Care
Palliative Care
Parkinson's Disease
Post Surgery Recovery
Respiratory Disorders
Skin Disorders
Stroke
Tracheotomy / Ventilation
Vision and Eye Disorders
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English
Spanish

Experience & Education

QMAP

Dec 2021 - Present

Bearcreek senior living

Administration of medication in the elderly community.

Dec 2021 - Present

Qmap

Mar 2020 - Aug 2022

Liberty Heights Assisted Lvng

Qmap, cleaning, changing, dressing. Assitance with meals, documentation.

Mar 2020 - Aug 2022

Respite care provider

Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

R & A Homehealth Svc

Provide respite care for individuals with special needs. Help thrive in the community independently. Medication reminders and administration. Documentation.

Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

Qmap

Aug 2018 - Dec 2020

Mackenzie place assisted living

Qmap, dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting, documentation

Aug 2018 - Dec 2020

QMAP

Mar 2018 - Sep 2020

Mamas House

Would assist with ADLs, cook, clean, meal prep, medication administration and reminders, bathing, dressing, transfers, companionship, charting.

Mar 2018 - Sep 2020

Med tech

Apr 2016 - Mar 2018

Brookdale senior living

Administration of medication and reminders, cleaning, serving meals, transferring, bathing, dressing, feeding.

Apr 2016 - Mar 2018

Southern Careers Institute Inc

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

Austin, TX

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

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