Emily P.     Age 63      Female      Chapel Hill  - Weaver Dairy Rd.   Member ID: 15505  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Support Worker  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I was raised in a great Christian family where my parents were happy and are still together after 64 years of marriage. I have lived in Florida, Georgia, NC, Oklahoma and Virginia/DC during my life. I recently moved back to NC from Florida to be near my aging parents. My mother instilled southern grace & manners in myself and my 3 older sisters. I like cooking, decorating, talking, helping others, outside activities, reading, art, shopping, and many other things. I am creative and enjoy working with people. I am divorced and have two grown boys, one of which is just starting college and I send chocolate chip cookies to from time to time. I have taught high school home ec. and have been an interior designer.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Divorced  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 0 references Took care of my mother for 5 months after foot surgery when confined to a wheel chair. Helped in & out of wheel chair, drove to doctor's appointments & helped in, washed hair, washed laundry, maintained house, cooked meals, ran dishwasher & put dishes away, etc. Helped father while going through chemotherapy and lost control of basic functions. Cleaned laundry, washed bathrooms, helped him walk while weak.      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Arthritis      Cancer      Dementia      Hearing Impairment      Malnutrition      Osteoporosis      Parkinson's      Stroke      Visual Impairment   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, Bachelor's Degree      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Support Worker  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes     Desired Start Date: June 23, 2013  Desired Salary: $18/Hour or $2000 - $2200/month  Willing to travel : Yes  Duties:    Housekeeping      Laundry      Grocery Shopping      Meal Planning / Preparation      Supervise Home      Errands      Clean Bathroom      Assist with Pet Care      Assist with Walking      Hand Wash Dishes      Escort to Appointments      Plan Visits, Outings, & Trips to Visit Neighbours, Friends, Family      Alzheimer/Dementia Care      Parkinson Care         References   Fran Davis  I helped her post-surgery from a foot operation. I worked in her home for 5 months. Left when she was given doctor's approval for moving on her own & no longer in wheel chair.