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Rebecca F.

Rebecca F.

$12.00 / hr

Boiling Springs, PA

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About Rebecca

I have had the joy and pleasure of caring for the elderly for over 21 years. I have a vast experience in working with all types of challenging diagnosis. I believe that no one, should be defined by diagnosis, age, or challenges that doctors or society has labeled them with! I have extensive experience working with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Stroke, Neurological disorders, Arthritis, COPD, Cardiac, Orthopedics, Amputations,etc As a Licensed and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, I am able to not only provide excellent care as a private caregiver, but also to incorporate my therapeutic skills. Ie. , Range of motion, exercise,proper transfers, positioning techniques, mobility tasks, strengthening activities,etc. My background as a therapist also enables me to recognize any problem areas and be able to assist the client in these areas. I love working with someone one on one and to give them the attention and care that deserve. My goal is to help clients achieve the best quality of life possible. I will provide customized solutions, compassionate and individualized care, specific techniques and strategies to meet the diverse needs of the client and family members. My mission is to provide security and peace of mind for the client as well their loved ones. I am CPR certified, hold various certificates, Licensed, as well as Level 2 national fingerprint clearance to work in healthcare. I will provide any of these documents upon request as well as references.

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

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
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Aug 2015 - Present
Salus Home Health
Providing Occupational therapy to clients with various diagnosis in their home .
Aug 2015 - Present

Caregiver

Sep 2012 - Jun 2014
Private Caregiver
Daily duties included: Transfers, Hoyer transfers, bathing/showers, dressing, feeding, light meal prep, range of motion, positioning in both the wheelchair and bed, family support, client and family education and compensatory techniques.
Sep 2012 - Jun 2014

Caregiver

May 2010 - Jun 2012
Private Caregiver
Duties included: medication management, bathing and dressing, showers, transfers, home exercise program, assistance with feeding, companionship, light housekeeping and laundry when needed, family support and education.
May 2010 - Jun 2012

Certified/Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

Oct 2007 - Feb 2010
Rehabcare Group
Therapist responsible for treating various diagnosis, exercise programs, activities of daily living, transfer training, home safety techniques, patient and family education, home evaluations.
Oct 2007 - Feb 2010

Occupational Therapy Assistant

May 2004 - Feb 2009
Geriatric Authority Of Milford
Responsible for all of the inservices for all in house CNA's , nurses, and new employees. Inservices Included: proper transfer techniques, positioning of patients in bed and in wheelchairs, ambulation training, range of motion, splints, and prosthetic training.
May 2004 - Feb 2009

Caregiver

Aug 2005 - Feb 2008
Private Caregiver
Provided bathing and dressing tasks, showers, transfers, medication management, errands, range of motion , daily exercises, companionship, and family/client support.
Aug 2005 - Feb 2008

Becker College

Jan 1993 - Jan 1996
Worcester, MA
Jan 1993 - Jan 1996
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