Non-Medical CareGiving

Valerie Simpson

P. O. BOX 2135  ♦ CHANDLER, AZ 85244 ♦
(602) 790-9369 ♦ vjsimpson60@gmail.com

Nurturing Caregiver

ü        Helping people live full, independent, and dignified lives in the comfort of their own homes

ü        Dedicated to providing Non-Medical CareGiving that enriches patient lives.

ü        Committed to helping people maintain the highest possible level of independent living.

ü        Highly dependable and reliable caregiver who loves taking care of others

 

OBJECTIVE

To secure a challenging and responsible position that will allow me to utilize my caregiving, organizing and project management experience and supervisory skills.

 

PROVEN ABILITIES & SERVICES

ü        Arranging for healthcare and other services

ü        Assisting with activities of daily living

ü        Cleaning house and completing routine household duties and maintenance

ü        Companionship: encourage social participation, everyday stimulating conversation, phone call assistance

ü        Computer skills tutoring

ü        Dressing / Grooming: assist dressing, glasses, hearing aides, hair care, shaving, oral hygiene

ü        Laundry: wash and change bed linens and launder personal items

ü        Organizing papers and files

ü        Paying bills and balancing checkbooks

ü        Property management

ü        Running errands

ü        Shopping for and preparing healthy meals

ü        Tracking medications

 

§          Available for relocation and travel

§          Available for live in care with small dog

I have a proven ability as a seasoned and eager problem-solver simplifying and conquering complicated challenges. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SENIOR HELPERS – SCOTTSDALE  (company)   12/2009 to Present 10-15 hours per week

          In-Home Caregiver  - Assisting with activities for daily living. Bathing, showering and personal care assistance. Transfers from wheelchair to walker, gait belt. Cleaning house and completing routine household duties and home maintenance. Companionship: encourage social participation, everyday stimulating conversation, phone call assistance, medication reminders. Shopping and cooking for special diets. Computer skills tutoring. Laundry: wash and change bed linens and launder personal items. Running errands. Shopping for and preparing healthy meals.

NANCY WOOD (individual – non-paid position for elderly Mother)                                                                           3/2009 – Present

                Non-Medical CareGiving

Assisting with activities for daily living. Cleaning house and completing routine household duties and home maintenance. Companionship: encourage social participation, everyday stimulating conversation, phone call assistance. Computer skills tutoring. Laundry: wash and change bed linens and launder personal items. Organizing papers and files. Running errands. Shopping for and preparing healthy meals.

 RANDALL YOUNG (individual – non-paid position for disabled brother)                                                               11/2003 – Present

                Non-Medical CareGiving Assistant

Assist with budget planning. Cleaning house and completing routine household duties. Companionship: encourage social participation, everyday stimulating conversation, phone call assistance. Provide computer skills tutoring. Laundry: wash and change bed linens and launder personal items. Organized papers and files. Run errands. Shopping for and preparing healthy meals.

 

A TO Z ORGANIZING PROS, INC. dba A to Z Efficiency Pros (Phoenix, AZ)                                                           5/1999 – 11/2008

                Efficiency Coach / Professional Organizer / Business Consultant

Business Consulting & Professional Organizing Products and Services for Home and Business

Help clients to better organize their environments and manage their time. Provide organizing services for clients. I specialize in creating customized document and information management systems. Offering solutions to workflow, productivity and organizational issues within a home or business environment.

 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Certified in CPR and First Aid

Registered Fingerprint card with DPS

Negative TB Test results

Bonded Notary Public

Santa Rosa Community College -     Business Management

American College of Sports Medicine –    Certified Personal Trainer