Melissa D.

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West Chazy, NY 12992

from $20 per hour

5 years of experience

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About Melissa

Experience: 5 yrs

I have hands-on senior care experience, including caring for my own father who required support due to dementia. Through this experience, I developed patience, empathy, and a deep understanding of how important calm communication and consistency are. I'm comfortable providing companionship, supervision, and emotional support, especially for individuals who may have difficulty communicating. I understand the value of being a good listener and offering reassurance, whether that means sitting together, watching television, engaging in simple conversation, or maintaining familiar routines. I prioritize dignity, safety, and comfort at all times and approach caregiving with kindness and respect. My experience has taught me how meaningful a steady, compassionate presence can be in a senior's daily life.

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Services

Services offered

Bathing

Companionship

Dementia

Errands

Feeding

Heavy lifting

Help staying physically active

Home health

Home modification

Hospice services

Light cleaning

Live-in home care

Meal prep

Medical management

Mobility assistance

Personal care

Respite care

Special needs

Specialized care

Transportation

Rates

Recurring jobs

$20-24/hr

Can help with

Companion care

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Packing/moving

Qualifications

Education

Suny College - Plattsburgh

High school degree

Languages

English

French

Professional skills

Alzheimers or dementia experience

Hospice experience

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

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