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Maria L.
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Washington, DC 20008

from $45 per hour

(7)

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About Maria

Experience: 10 yrs

COVID-19 vaccinated

I'm a writer by trade who became a full-time caregiver to parents with Alzheimer's and dementia - publishing a book to help others deal with the spiritual side of memory loss. For my parents, I did everything from medication management to bathing/diaper changes, nutritious meal prep, hospice care to home preparation and more. I understand how difficult this process is, and the experience left me with great compassion for the elderly and their adult children. I've met folks here whom I've helped just by talking on the phone, even if I don't end up being hired. It's my way of paying it forward. Since my parents passed, I worked as a caregiver to a cancer patient who is currently in remission. I also worked for a family whose father had dementia. I was present with him in companionship, administered medicine and was his private chef preparing 25+ low-sodium delicious meals a week. I'm also a certified yoga instructor and bring peace and calm to your family.

Reviews

5.0
based on 7 reviews
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Genevieve H.

Reviewed on 3/12/2024

Maria came to my house to help me sort through my Mom's stuff which has been sitting in my basement for several years since she passed. We made it through a mountain of boxes, and once we got to the end of my patience with the task, she helped my daughter muck out her room and her closet!! She is so easy to work with, and it really helped to have a gentle spirit there to get through a difficult task- physically and emotionally. Highly recommended!!

Services

Services offered

Dementia

Medical management

Respite care

Rates

Recurring jobs

$45/hr

Can help with

Companion care

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Packing/moving

Qualifications

Education

University of Miami - Coral Gables

Graduate degree

Languages

English

Spanish

Professional skills

Alzheimers or dementia experience

CPR / First Aid trained

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

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8:00 AM–5:00 PM

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8:00 AM–5:00 PM

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8:00 AM–5:00 PM

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8:00 AM–5:00 PM

sun

8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Safety

CareCheck

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