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Bernard O.

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Herndon, VA 20170

from $30 per hour

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About Bernard

Experience: 10 yrs

With over a decade of experience as a senior companion and caregiver, I bring a unique blend of compassion, creativity, and expertise to my work. Having previously served as an art teacher, I pivoted my career during the COVID-19 pandemic to focus on caregiving, where I utilize my teaching skills to connect deeply with my clients. My approach is centered on creating a safe and peaceful environment, fostering a sense of calm and security. Clients consistently describe me as grounded, reliable, and creative in my care delivery. I offer a range of services, including transportation assistance and meal preparation, tailored to meet individual needs. A key aspect of my caregiving is the incorporation of non-clinical art therapy, which has demonstrated positive results for clients facing challenges such as depression and dementia. I am dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those I serve, and I am confident that my commitment to holistic care will exceed your expectations.

Most recent review

5.0
based on 7 reviews

My mother recently passed away after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. We were extremely fortunate to have had Bernard as a caregiver during the last year of her life. He exceeded our expectations in so many ways that they are hard to list. He is a caring, skilled, and experienced caregiver handling all the daily tasks including cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal hygiene, medications, groceries and errands. He has been conscientious, cooperative, and flexible; filling in for other caregivers when asked. But he went above and beyond by enriching her life with art therapy, helping with physical therapy, being a companion to my ninety year old father, and taking them both on weekend excursions. We have no reservations giving him our wholehearted recommendation and thanks.

DR
Dave R.

11/10/2024

Services

Services offered

Bathing

Companionship

Dementia

Errands

Feeding

Help staying physically active

Hospice services

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Personal care

Respite care

Specialized care

Transportation

Rates

Recurring jobs

$30-45/hr

Can help with

Companion care

Groceries/errands

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Qualifications

Education

Beaux Art D'abidjan - 1990

Bachelor degree - Fine Art And Ceramics

Languages

English

French

Professional skills

Alzheimers or dementia experience

Certified nursing assistant

Home health aide experience

Hospice experience

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker

Contact Bernard to check their availability

mon

8:30 AM–7:00 PM

tue

8:30 AM–7:00 PM

wed

8:30 AM–7:00 PM

thu

8:30 AM–7:00 PM

fri

8:30 AM–7:00 PM

sat

8:30 AM–7:00 PM

sun

8:00 AM–5:00 PM

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