Mary E.

About Mary

I am an energetic, kind, and compassionate person who has dedicated the last 12 years to helping seniors age in place. Although my bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona is in Nursing/Biology, I pursued other career opportunities for much of my professional life. I returned to hands-on care 12 years ago because of the deep satisfaction I feel when I help a family honor their loved one's decision to remain at home, living as independently as possible. I am highly organized and I excel at coordinating all aspects of care, which enables family members to attend to their careers and commitments. I have experience as a Care Manager, hiring, training, and managing a caregiving team for a family that needed 24 hour care for their father. I believe that it is everyone's right to age with dignity and that life experience should be respected and cherished. Whether you have need for advanced skills or you are looking for warm, mindful companionship for your loved one, I look forward to working with you.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Private Caregiver/Care Manager

Feb 2008 - Present

Self Employed

For the last 11 years I have been self employed as a private caregiver in the Portland metro area. Last year I was the Care Manager for a family needing 24 hour care for their loved one. In addition to hands on care, my duties included hiring, training, and managing the entire care team. As a Care Manager, it is my responsibility to coordinate all the medical care for my client: doctors, dentists, physical therapists, etc.

Feb 2008 - Present

University of Arizona

Jan 1978 - Jan 1982

Tucson, AZ

Jan 1978 - Jan 1982

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