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Joann W.

Joann W.

$18.00 / hr

Manitou Springs, CO

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About Joann

I love helping people. I have found out that being a caregiver is much more rewarding then my past career of being a commercial buyer. I like helping people to be able to stay in their own homes. It is both a calming and healing environment over living in an assisted living environment. In one of my past positions I was able to help a morbidly obese woman lose a significant amount of weight and become more mobile. Presently I work with severely special needs children of Army families. I have lived in Colorado over twenty-five years. I have raised two children. My daughter is soon to be married, and my son is finally legal. I would love to be your care provider and help you attain your goals and aspirations.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight

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

Skills & Expertise

  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Skin Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Respite Care Provider

May 2013 - Present
Strategic Resources Inc
I provide care for special needs children and adults of Fort Carson, Colorado Army families. The care is provided in their homes. Some of the duties that I perform are cooking special dietary foods, general house cleaning, making beds, helping with incontinence, bathing, medication reminders, assisting with their therapies, and helping calm negative behaviors.
May 2013 - Present

Special Education Para Professional

Aug 2007 - Apr 2014
Manitou Springs Middle School
I worked with special needs middle school children, both one on one and in a classroom environment. I helped teach then academics and personal hygiene. I was also called on to help with negative behaviors.
Aug 2007 - Apr 2014

Fort Hays State University

Aug 1976 - May 1980
Aug 1976 - May 1980
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