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David R.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

from $30 per hour

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About David

Experience: 3 yrs

Caring for my 94-year-old mother inspired my journey into professional senior care, where I have spent the past 10 years dedicated to improving the lives of others. As a Certified Home Health Aide, I provide compassionate, dependable support with daily activities, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, transportation, and companionship. I hold CPR and First Aid certifications and prioritize your loved one's safety, comfort, and dignity. My approach is professional, patient, and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on building trust through reliable and empathetic care. I am skilled at managing stressful situations, adapting to changing routines, and maintaining clear communication with families. I am also experienced in traveling with and caring for loved ones during holidays, helping ensure they remain comfortable, safe, and well cared for throughout their journey and stay. My goal is to provide the same kindness, respect, and personal attention I give my own mother.

Most recent review

5.0
based on 2 reviews

To Whom It May Concern: I am pleased to recommend David for his exceptional work with Riverbend Healthcare from 2016 to 2018, providing dedicated in-home care and personal assistance for an individual living with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. David provided an exceptionally high level of care, including 24-hour care for two-week periods, and consistently demonstrated patience, compassion, reliability, professionalism, and genuine concern for safety and well-being. His responsibilities included assisting with all aspects of daily personal care, including bathing, showering, grooming, shaving, dressing, toileting, and incontinence care. He provided mobility assistance, helping safely get in and out of bed, transfer between the bed and chair, and walk safely. David also assisted with prescribed physical and range-of-motion exercises and helped maintain consistent daily routines. David was responsible for preparing nutritious meals each day according to the patient’s dietary needs, providing feeding assistance when necessary, and giving medication reminders. He also handled daily household responsibilities, including laundry, washing dishes, changing bed linens, light housekeeping, and maintaining a clean and comfortable living environment. Beyond physical care, David provided meaningful companionship and emotional support. He engaged in conversation and social activities and helped maintain a sense of normalcy and independence. David also drove him to medical appointments, physical therapy sessions, shopping trips, restaurants, movies, and other activities outside the home. His responsibilities even included accompanying on annual month-long vacation trips, demonstrating the high level of trust placed in his care. David was attentive to changes in condition and understood the importance of patience, communication, safety, and consistency when caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. He treated him with dignity and respect while providing dependable assistance with both his medical-related routines and everyday activities. Based on my experience with David, I would highly recommend him for senior care, companion care, personal care assistance, or home health aide positions. He is dependable, compassionate, hardworking, and committed to providing quality care to those who need assistance. Sincerely, Riverbend Home Care

MC
Mark C.

8/25/2026

Services

Services offered

Bathing

Errands

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Transportation

Rates

Recurring jobs

$30-35/hr

Can help with

Companion care

Groceries/errands

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Packing/moving

Qualifications

Education

Graduate degree

Languages

English

Spanish

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Home health aide experience

Additional details

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