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Melissa R

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Elders built our future!
Grande Prairie, Alberta
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Elder Care in Grande Prairie, Alberta

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Hello, my name is Melissa.. I am 48, single, have 3 adult children and 2 amazing grand children. I am new to the Grande Prairie area, but love it here, as it reminds me of growing up on our farm. My mother did elder care in our home for many years when I was a small child until I was a teenager. She did mainly hospice care and for a couple of years it confused me as these beautiful grandparent like people would come into our home and in a matter of time would pass on... which devastated me, I became withdrawn from new elders because it hurt too much when they would pass until my mother explained that their time with us was their chance and our chance to help them pass with respect, love, being well cared for, and companionship. My whole world changed when this was explained to me because I made it my mission (big dreams of an 8 year old) to ensure each new elder that came through our doors was going to pass with so much love! I was previous to those experiences and everyday since, in awe of our elders as they have so many stories, have seen so many things, and have had a full life of lessons that they can pass onto those that are interested. I have volunteered for senior centres, worked at a couple, and have given any time extra that I have had over the years to seniors and elders in need of companionship and help with daily going ons. I am not an RN, am not an LPN, am not employed in any medical field.... BUT I am a certified Medical Office Assistant (which gives me basic medical information such as medications and their uses), I have my First Aid, am very friendly and personable, and care deeply for and have so much respect for our elders. Being able to have an opportunity to spend a couple of hours a day or a whole day in and out helping to care for and be a companion for an elder that needs me, this would be an honour to me. Thank you in advance for any consideration of me for caring your families elder needs.

Availability

I can work:
Full-time
Live in
Live out
Long term
Occasional
Part-time
Schedule TBD
Short term
Start ASAP
Summer only

Education level

Level of education: Some university

Job details

Additional info:
Comfortable with family pets
I can provide care:
In nursing home
In private home

Qualifications

Access to vehicle
CPR
Drivers license
First Aid

Services

Responsibilities include:
Access to vehicle
Bathing
Bowel care
Companion
Dressing & wounds
Errands
Groceries
Has own vehicle
Home care
Hospice
Housekeeping
Laundry
Medication/blister packs
Non-sterile simple dressings
Personal care
Respite

Training

I have been trained as:
Medical assistant

Languages

I can speak:
English

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