SERVICES AND PRICING

• using my experience of caring for residents with various forms of dementia, to  patiently meet the health and emotional needs of clients in their home —no rushing

• showering/ bathing, bed-bath, personal care, pre-surgery prep

• dressing/ undressing, putting on/ off prosthetics/ braces/ T.E.D. hose

• toileting, bedpan, promptly change incontinent "briefs", catheter and ostomy care

• transferring via sit/ stand & pivot, slide-board, Hoyer® and "sit-to-stand" lifts

• ambulating, frequent repositioning to prevent pressure ulcers

• assist with eating/ feeding —reinforcing mealtime as a pleasurable experience

• vital signs monitored: BP, temp, pulse, resp., oxygen, body weight

• monitor equipment: CPAP, wound vac., oxygen tank, oxygenator, hearing aid/s, safety check wheelchair brakes and lift equipment

• medication reminders

• per Care Plan: administer non-sterile dressings, ice/ heat treatments, range-of-motion exercises

• contact nurse/ doctor as warranted

• nail care (non-diabetics)

• dental/ denture hygiene

• end of life comfort care

• work with family/ nurses/ Hospice

• complete forms, reports, logs, as needed

• record intake/ output as needed

• meal & snack prep

• shuttle/ escort client to local appts/ shopping

• errands & shopping for client

• friendly companionship, recreational reading to client

• writing client-dictated correspondence

• hair care, assist with makeup application

• light housekeeping, laundry, linens changed

• arrange for: household appliance repair/ service people

• greet visitors

• assist with assorted paperwork as needed/ requested

• maintain CNA & CPR  +  AED certification

PRICING

Hourly Rate for all services: $30.00

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There is a 1-hour required minimum to book an appointment. 

(A free, in-home consultation is provided)

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(I am a privately paid, independent contractor; I currently do not accept insurance, Medicare/ Medicaid)

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Letters of Recommendation and/or Character References are available upon request.