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Mary B., Care Companion in Berkeley, CA 94704 with 5 years paid experience

Mary B. Care Companion in Berkeley, CA 94704

Looking for part-time work as a care companion.

Berkeley, CA

5 years paid experience

Last signed in: More than 6 months

Home Care Rates $35 per hour

Mary’s Bio

I love working in companion care and the end-of-life field because I am fascinated by the human mind andthe human condition. I feel of highest service when helping others be comfortable, whatever the situation may be.

my resume :
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

End-of-Life Doula — 2009-present
Help clients at end of life to experience a “good death” as defined by their own requirements, preferences, and wishes. The heart of the work is listening, while holding unconditional positive regard for the speaker.

Dementia Companion 2017 -present.
Companion services to clients in all stages of dementia. Listening with unconditional positive regard, being a friend. Sharing pictures, videos and comprehensive written notes with family.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Working Artist - 2003 -present
Life-long artist with 14 years in my own West Oakland studio, specializing in surface design. Artistic media include: book arts - handmade paper, hand marbled paper, paper structures, paper sculpture, calligraphy, maker of all manner of things.

Shaklee Corp. 1979-2003
Manager, Forecasting and Business Information Group 1996-2003
In-house Consultant, Business Intelligence 1990-1996
Programmer Analyst Manager, Sales and Marketing 1979-1990

EDUCATION
University of Vermont - End-of-Life Doula Certificate 2019

Universities of California, Minnesota, Iowa -1972-1982

Excellent references available.

Experience

Age Specific Experience

5 years paid experience with:

  • 55 to 64 years old
  • 65 to 74 years old
  • 75 to 84 years old
  • Over 85 years old

Experience with providing basic care services:

  • Conversation and companionship
  • Safety supervision
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication reminders
  • Social activities
  • Light housekeeping
  • Exercise/Physical activities
  • Laundry and linen changes
  • Shopping
  • Mobility assistance

Experience with providing personal care services:

  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming
  • Feeding and special diet
  • Toileting

Availability & Job Preferences

Availability Duration

Prefers to provide visiting care

  • Short term (1 to 3 months)
  • Temporary (4 to 12 months)
  • Permanent (1 to 2 years)

Job Duration

  • Willing to consider a part time position
  • Start date is flexible

Availability

My availability is valid through 10/20/22

  • Weekday Early Morning
  • Day-time Weekdays (M - F)

Trustline is California's official background check for license-exempt child care providers (i.e. babysitters and nannies) and the only authorized screening program in California with access to fingerprint records at the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and access to the California Child Abuse Central Index. The Trustline registry toll-free telephone number is 1-800-822-8490.

Pursuant to Section 1596.859 of the Health and Safety Code, parents have the right to receive information regarding any substantiated or inconclusive complaint about licensed child care providers. That information is public and can be acquired by visiting the California Department of Social Services' Internet Web site at "www.cdss.ca.gov".

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Mary B.
Mary B.
Berkeley, CA 94704
5

years experience

Home Care Rates $35 per hour

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