Joyce S.

$10.50 / hr

Arlington, TX

Message

Hire Joyce

Add to Favorites

About Joyce

As a caregiver, you will notice that I understand the needs to my clients and am very patient with them. I have had lots of illness myself and I know what my clients want it their situation. Kindness goes a long ways. I started care giving at 24 with my live in Grandmother. I really loved doing it and have continued for over 40 years. Many times they need transportation to Dr. appointments and the family isn't available. 4 ears can remember more than 2. I prefer working one on one rather than working with a group. I feel clients prefer and need the personal touch that can only be given when working one on one. They become my family. I like listening to stories that these older people have. I learn from their lives. It is good for them to be able to talk about their memories. It is important for them to feel appreciated. I love to see elderly stay in their own homes as long as possible. This is where they are most comfortable. Change is a large stress and even more so as we age. Most of my clients have been able to die at home rather than need to be moved. I'm grateful that I have been a part of that wish.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

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
Blood Disorders
Cancer Recovery
Cardiovascular Disorders
COPD
Dementia
Diabetes
Hearing Disorders
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

Graduated from High School in Springport Michigan

Jan 1963 - Present

home health care

Jan 1969 - Mar 2016

Self employed

Have cared for people with Parkinson's, COPD, Mental Illness, Dementia, Stroke, Heart recovery, Brain tumor recovery, Quadriplegic, Hip replacement recovery, Knee replacement recovery, physical therapy, Just slowing down. Have given baths, helped with dressing and grooming, done light housekeeping, played games, visited, transported and stayed for Dr. appointment, grocery shopped, done some meal preparation, dressed wounds, fed people, fed using a tube, set up medications, given medications, given shots. I love pets and am a non-smoker. I learned care giving as I went, My Mother was a nurse and I helped her study for exams. But I always knew I wanted to be a one on one care giver. When I went to high school they didn't teach anything like that. The Doctor always told me what to do and I did it. The physical therapist told me what to do and I did it. When the client reached a certain level then we went back to therapy to learn what to do next. It saved them going 3 times a week.

Jan 1969 - Mar 2016

Return to top

Message

Hire Joyce

More Caregivers You Might Like

LUCY B.

$20.00/hour · Burleson, TX

Compassionate and Committed Healthcare professional offering 15 years experience . Attention to client safety, care and comfort, personal grooming needs and administering medication maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety. Provide skilled care ; blood pressure , operating at home lift . Keeping daily care notes . I enjoy caring for clients and providing SUPPORT to family , assured their loved one is receiving quality care.

View Profile

Victor D.

$14.00/hour · Fort Worth, TX

I am a kind, sympathetic and caring individual who loves to help others. I am often told I am very selfless and compassionate. I pursued caregiving because I have always wanted to work in the healthcare field; I plan to become a nurse and working as a caregiver will serve as a stepping stone into my career. What I like most about caregiving is that I feel that it is a field in healthcare where I can directly help people the most. I am very proud of becoming a certified nursing assistant and obtaining my CPR certification.

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.