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Kate A.
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Fancy Gap, VA 24328

from $20 per hour

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About Kate

Experience: 3 yrs

I'd describe my personality as kind, caring and fun! I like working with kids because they bring pure joy into my life. My kids are grown but I'm not lucky enough to call myself Granny yet. I started working with kids when I was 11! Babysat all throughout middle and high school. Had 2 daughters and opened a home daycare with caring for 4 additional children when my husband served in the USMC. In my spare time, I like to read, kayak, swim and do pottery. One thing you should know about me is I care 110%. Not looking for just work. Looking for relationships and to help others. My skills include helping kids explore their creativity with projects and Born and raised in NC. Traveled the world with my USMC husband, married 31 yrs and raised 2 daughters, both now married. I'm patiently awaiting grandkids.

Reviews

5.0
based on 4 reviews
SC

Susan C.

Reviewed on 1/3/2024

When Dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's it was a blow to the entire family. Initially his behavior changed gradually and my mother and I were able to keep an eye on him and provide care, despite her illness and my full -time employment. We also had help from other family members as they were available. Though most of them lived out of state they travelled back and forth repeatedly in order to help around the farm and provide the best care. When Mom died that left only me and traveling family members to care for him. hen Dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's it was a blow to the entire family. Initially his behavior changed gradually and my mother and I were able to keep an eye on him and provide care, despite her (concealed) illness and my full -time employment. We also had help from other family members as they were available. Though most of them lived out of state they travelled back and forth repeatedly in order to help around the farm and provide the best care. When Mom died that left only me and traveling family members to care for him. As Dad's condition (and our exhaustion ) worsened we hired caregivers from a local agency. Some of the caregivers were outstanding and engaged with Dad in various activities in which he was interested, as well as trying to come up with other ideas which stimulated his changing physical and mental abilities. Unfortunately a number of the ones provided believed that caregiving involved feeding Dad and sitting him in front of the television (which he hated) while they talked on their cell phones. They would occasionally let him go into the garage to smoke a cigar while they smoked as well. Several overnight caregivers slept on the couch while leaving Dad in his bedroom asleep. We know this because family members observed them doing this. Complaints to the agency were ineffective. We were extraordinarily lucky when Kate came to help us in approximately June of 2018. She was actually sent by the same agency and was one of the great ones. Kate typically worked the afternoon shift and she and Dad quickly developed a bond. She made a point to engage in activities he enjoyed, especially anything outdoors. This included everything from sitting outside the garage with Kate and his dog while watching airplanes and wildlife to going for rides around our farm in his ATV. On good days they might go for a ride in his truck, (with Kate driving) while he showed her places and backroads from his life in the area and explained to her how to get there. If he was in a bad mood she was usually able to distract him by engaging him and asking pertinent questions about things that interested him. She also had a great knack for keeping quiet and would take her cues from whatever Dad wanted at the moment. Kate welcomed family members visiting and we were always delighted to see her. She fed Dad well and was one of the few usually able to get him to bathe or allow personal caregiving as needed. She became a member of the family. When it was time to transfer Dad to TN for better available hospice care closer to more family members she was there to go on the trip with him. This past winter I became ill and was not eating, completely confused, and unable to maintain a train of thought or properly care for myself. My son (who lives in North Carolina) hired Kate and her husband to assist me as I got well. They cared for me and my two dogs and pulled me out of what could have been a death sentence. Initially Kate stayed here with me. They set up my meds, got me to medical appointments, and treated me like I was going to get better no matter what anyone else thought. I did and it was in a huge part thanks to them. They still check on me frequently and I am thankful for their care.

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

Willing to care for up to 2 children

Rates

Recurring jobs

$20/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$24/hr

2 children

$27/hr

Can help with

Companion care

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Packing/moving

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Guilford Technical Community College

Some college

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

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10:00 AM–11:00 PM

tue

10:00 AM–11:00 PM

wed

10:00 AM–11:00 PM

thu

10:00 AM–11:00 PM

fri

10:00 AM–11:00 PM

sat

10:00 AM–11:00 PM

sun

10:00 AM–11:00 PM

Safety

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