Gina L.

Meet This Helper

Name

Gina L.

Location

Rockdale, TX

Services

Running Errands, Light Housekeeping, Heavy Housekeeping, Cooking/Preparing Meals, Bathing, Grooming, Feeding, Toileting, Transferring, Transportation

Interests

I am married and we have 3 grown children and 2 young grandchildren we enjoy very much. I like flower gardening, reading, writing, cooking and spending time with our rescue dog.

About Me

I studied Paralegal and enjoy it however, when my own dear Mother was diagnosed with cancer in 2003, given only a month to live, without hesitation, I instantly signed up to become her personal Caregiver. She lived almost 2 more years and during that time, I learned many aspects of the care industry. It was a difficult job at times but I am grateful I was able to spend that time with my Mother and provide the best possible care she so much deserved. When Hospice came in to help me, I learned even more and realized how important good care is to the client and their families. Soon after my mother's passing, an acquaintance of ours was diagnosed with Parkinsons and I was asked by his family to become his personal assistant and head Caregiver. I worked with the client and his family for 5 years until his passing. When caring for others, I feel fulfilled and know I am doing what just comes natural to me. It's very rewarding.

Experience

Education/Certification

CPR Certified

Caregiving Experience

Private-Duty Senior Caregiver, Home Care Agency Caregiver, Home Health/Hospice Aid, Family/Friend Caregiver, Assisted Living Facility Caregiver, Nursing Facility Caregiver

Caregiving Specialties

Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, ALS, Stroke, Other

Additional Experience

Food service, paralegal, mail delivery, data entry, customer service

Years of Caregiving Experience

10+ years