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Holly C.

Holly C.

$25.00 / hr

Portland, OR

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About Holly

I am a caregiver because I enjoy helping Seniors feel good about themselves in their every day lives. I thrive working in harmonious environments and create them with patience and consideration. Being a caregiver is almost like being an extension of the Senior by assisting with basic day-to-day needs we take for granted like dressing, walking, eating, running errands, medication management and more. The joy working as a caregiver is being able to provide the type of assistance that will help a senior to keep his or her treasured independence for as long as possible. I understand the importance of living at home amongst familiarity and comfort along with personal dignity. I am most proud of building friendships and being the kind of companion that truly appreciates and respects Seniors day-to-day desires and needs. It's about making the person feel his or her best! I have worked as a Caregiver since 2010. I have worked in facilities with 80 to 350 residents. I've worked on the assisted living floors, memory care units and with Hospice patients. I've worked as a Med Aide giving vitamins, medications, narcotics and insulin injections. I have provided assistance with obtaining vitals, catheter care and oxygen tanks. It's quality of life that counts the most and I believe in giving to seniors quality care which they more than deserve. I also believe that what goes around comes around and I will be a senior needing care one day and I will want quality care too.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight

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
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Caregiver

Jan 2020 - Present
Chris Johnston
Provide ADL's (activities of daily living) for 95 year old Senior such as: Dressing, Meal Preparation, Showers, Toileting, Medications Reminders, Comanionship and light housekeeping.
Jan 2020 - Present

In-Home Care Med Aide

Jun 2012 - Jan 2016
Calaroga Terrace, Pacifica Senior Living
Administer medications, vitamins, narcotics, insulin injections. Facilitate the Wednesday Blood Pressure Clinic. Assist with all ADL's: Bathing, dressing, toileting, vitals, shopping errands, companionship, catheter care and Hospice care.
Jun 2012 - Jan 2016

Caregiver

Jun 2011 - Aug 2012
Robert Harkson (Senior)
I began working for this client when he lived in his home. I assisted client with surfing on the web for various interests, light housekeeping, grocery shopping and local errands, companionship. He moved to an assisted living community and I continued to assist when needed.
Jun 2011 - Aug 2012

St. Bernards High and Inglewood High

Sep 1970 - Jun 1974
Sep 1970 - Jun 1974
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