Sheila B.

$16.00 / hr

Winchendon, MA

Message

Hire Sheila

Add to Favorites

About Sheila

I have been a caregiver since 1992, beginning with family and friends. I have experience with veterans, and cancer, hospice, geriatric, rehabilitation, and stroke patients. I am a patient/resident advocate and have worked with the VA, private facilities, and families to ensure the patient receives the care they want.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

Bathing
Dressing & Grooming
Toileting
Meal Prep
Groceries & Shopping
Transferring & Mobility
Transportation
Housekeeping
Companionship

Job Interests

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
Cancer Recovery
Cardiovascular Disorders
Diabetes
Hospice Care
Orthopedic Care
Post Surgery Recovery
Respiratory Disorders
Skin Disorders
Stroke
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

Massachusetts Local Ombudsman

Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

Montachusett Home Care Corp.

Advocate for persons in long-term care facility, allowing residents to voice their problems and concerns, and have their complaints addressed. Provide information, protect resident rights, investigate complaints, seek resolutions to problems, and advocate for positive change.

Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

Caregiver

Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

Private

Assist a dysfunctional Vietnam Veteran who suffered a stroke and car accident, December, 2014. Tasks include vitals, activities of daily living (ADLs), perform physical therapy exercises as directed, book appointments, transport, run errands, perform household chores as needed (including housekeeping, laundry & dishes), teach stress reduction & communication techniques, provide general companionship, and advocated for correct wheelchair & other assistive devices. Patient has progressed to the point where he can stand & walk, self-transfer, and perform most ADLs on his own.

Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

Mount Wachusett Community College

Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

CNA

Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

Clinical

Performed CNA job functions in a long-term care and rehabilitation center. Responsibilities included taking vitals, transfer, skin care & assessment, toileting, oral care, exercising, feeding, bathing, making & changing beds, and other tasks as delegated.

Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

Mount Wachusett Community College

Sep 2014 - May 2014

Mount Wachusett Community College

Sep 2012 - May 2014

Hospice Care Volunteer

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

Good Shepherd

Assisted activity director during activities & events, helped residents with daily activities, and spent time with hospice patients requesting companionship.

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

Shore Support and Fundraising Chairperson

Jan 2000 - Jan 2012

Winchendon Dive-Rescue/Toy Town Divers Assoc.

Shore support for dive team included interviewing witnesses, and gathering information to triangulate last known position of victim to establish underwater grid search location. Organized and ran all fundraising events for Winchendon Dive/Rescue to raise monies for new apparatus and maintenance and repair of current equipment.

Jan 2000 - Jan 2012

Substitute Teacher

Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

House of Peace & Education

Taught computer skills to women re-entering the workforce and assisted in administrative work as needed.

Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

Return to top

Message

Hire

More Caregivers You Might Like

Mary H.

$18.50/hour · Sterling, MA

I have over 30 years experience working in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and in Private Home Care. I've listened to and have personally felt loved ones fears and concerns. I have also been blessed with wonderful friendships with elders and their families. In offering my services I will provide personal care and assist in all areas of daily living as well as sensitive and friendly companionship. I will also provide transportation to but not limited for errands, shopping, doctor visits, social outings and Church. To ensure peace of mind for family of loved one I will be caring for, I will keep you updated either through e-mail or text and serve as a liason to communicate between health care professionals and you. I have funtioned like a loving relative in not just taking care of the physical needs but also mental and social needs. I love been around the elders reason I have a long history in this profession because I relate with them more than any other age group. I can be reached at Biddy3226@comcast.net or through this site. I am able to provide excellent references from past families and a clear background check.

View Profile

Heather O.

$14.00/hour · Westminster, MA

I have been a cna and home care worker for over 20 yrs. I enjoy helping people and careing for elderly. It has to be one of the most rewarding jobs next to being a mom in the world. When I can be there to either help them in everyday needs all the way to the final days of life. Not only have I enjoy it but I have met some amazing and wonderful people that have affected me in positive ways.

View Profile

Find the Right Caregiver at CareLinx

CareLinx home care services include housekeeping, transportation, meal preparation, shopping, medication reminders, mobility assistance, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, exercise, companionship and more. Compared to traditional agencies, our caregiver services include four distinct advantages.

1. Preferred, high-quality care: CareLinx customers prefer our care over competitors’ by a factor of 10 to 1. You get to choose and interview the caregiver, resulting in a better match and higher quality care.

2. Uniquely affordable: as an online caregiver network with low overhead and zero markups on caregiver pay, our prices are up to 50 percent less than traditional senior care agencies.

3. Care advocates: our direct-hire model gives caregivers higher wages and flexible schedules, and consumers low prices. Everyone gets a better quality of life.

4. Peace of mind: in-home caregivers are background checked and technology-enabled to give you visibility and transparency in the home. Our app provides GPS clock-ins clock-outs, real-time secure messaging, and personalized digital care plan.

ABOUT

About Sharecare Resources Help/Contactus Privacy policy Terms

CareLinx does not employ or recommend any care provider or care seeker nor is it responsible for the conduct of any care provider or care seeker. The CareLinx website is a venue that provides tools to help care seekers and care providers connect online. Each individual is solely responsible for selecting a care provider or care seeker for themselves or their families and for complying with all laws in connection with any employment relationship they establish.

AARP member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the provider directly for details.