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Melissa J.

Melissa J.

$15.00 / hr

Manchester, TN

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About Melissa

My mother raised three children alone,pretty much.I was the oldest and cared for my two brothers,chores etc. while my mother worked.My youngest brother was born with bone dease in legs,hips,he had to have several hip replacements etc. I took care of him and a couple more family members as time went by.I just honestly think that a caregiver is who I am.I first started in 1989 in a Nursing Home worked there couple year's.Then I worked at the hospital and I have now done 6 years of private duty,homehealth .I have always been some what parcel to Elderly.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • 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
    • Arthritis
    • Dementia
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • Hearing Disorders
    • Home Health Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Goosecreek SC

    Jan 1991 - Present
    Jan 1991 - Present

    CNA

    Apr 2010 - Present
    A+ Medical Staffing
    ADL,Homemaker,meal prep.,medication reminders,grocery shopping,errands etc
    Apr 2010 - Present

    CNA Private duty

    Oct 2009 - Jun 2015
    Donna Vedock
    ADL,bathing,grooming,feeding,vita signs,medication reminders,Meals,Laundry Housekeeping
    Oct 2009 - Jun 2015
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