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Wakender D.

Wakender D.

$16.00 / hr

Louisville, KY

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About Wakender

Personality Traits- I am upbeat, positive energy, easy to talk to, enjoy talking and helping others. I was attracted to being a Caregiver after taking care of my 99 year old grandmother, then other family members and I provide Caregiving to my 79 year old mom, when needed. I most enjoy the internal gratification I feel for helping someone in need, and being able to minimize their stress, concern, or worry and I like they feel safe and comfortable with me. My personal achievement is having the families express heartfelt gratitude about my care for their loved one and when they report to my employer how much they appreciate me, and when they tell others about me so I can assist them too.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • 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
  • Arthritis
  • COPD
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hospice Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Family Engagement & Training Specialist

Dec 2021 - Present
Kulima Care
Provide ongoing training to Foster Care Parents, per requirement of the state, and maintain contact with prospective families who are interested in attending an Orientation Session to learn more about becoming a Foster Parent.
Dec 2021 - Present

Caregiver

Jan 2018 - Jan 2021
Premier Caregiver Service
Provided assistance with bathing, dressing, light housekeeping, transportation, running errands like minor grocery shopping or going to the bank, making phone calls, medication reminders, and even some death doula tasks during the transition period in coordination with hospice. As a result, I have decided to start my own Death Doula Part Time business.
Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Aug 1991 - Nov 2016
VA
Provided career assessments, case management, employment assistance, medical care coordination, Independent Living Needs Assessments, developed Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plans and monitored the objectives of the Plan; modified Plans as needs changed, provided adaptive equipment as needed, staffed cases as needed and consulted with medical staff personnel when needed, developed training plans for new staff, developed detailed counseling narrative reports, met with community employers, etc.
Aug 1991 - Nov 2016

Mankato State University

Jan 1990 - Jan 1992
Mankato, MN
Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

Dillard University

Jan 1986 - Jan 1990
New Orleans, LA
Jan 1986 - Jan 1990
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