Hello. Much thanks for viewing my profile.
I have much experience working with Senior Citizens and The Special Needs Population.
My live in caregiving experience began in 2010. I have helped many families since that time frame. I have much experience working with clients who had various mental and physical challenges.
My most recent job ended in May 2025.
I assisted a gentleman with his parents in Eureka, MT.
I took a break from Live in Caregiving as my sister needed help with our mother who was battling Alzheimer’s Disease and Adult Onset Epilepsy.
In 2023 I assisted a lady with her husband in Central CA.
Prior to that I assisted an elderly Endocrinologist Physician in Phoenix, AZ who suffered a brain injury from a fall.
My next most recent job ended on April 16, 2021. I assisted a nice woman in Lakeway, TX.
My previous job was assisting a retired physician in West Los Angeles in late 2019.
Spring 2019 Partial assistance for a former employer who suffered a slip and fall brain injury in Aiken, SC
2018 Assisted an Elderly Couple in Western, Iowa
2017 Assisted an Elderly Italian Gentleman in Saugerties, NY
During 2015 and 2016 I had a series of short term assignments.
**2013-2014***
Assisted an Elderly Gentleman for 18 months as his disease progressed. Started in Wichita, KS, moved to Aiken, SC and then moved to Burnsville, NC
Finally; I have had much additional experience working with Seniors in my professions as a Physical Therapy Technician, Occupational Therapy Technician, Personal Fitness Trainer and Massage Therapist. I worked for a Chiropractor in 2002 in Niles, MI as a Therapeutic Massage Therapist and we had many Senior Clientele.
On a more personal and friendship level I assisted an elderly retired Surgeon
1997 Dr.W.E. Crump MD (Retired)
He was a client of mine when I worked at Wichita Falls Rehabilitation Hospital as a Physical Therapy Aide and Aquatic Therapist. He and I became good friends after observing my honesty and good character. I helped him with post Rehabilitation at home and he treated me like a grandson. He utilized a quad cane and had back and spinal issues. Dr. Crump was a General Surgeon for 40 plus years. He was 91 years of age.
My Caregiving/Nursing Assistant training started back in 1984. I began working at Independent and Easter Seals Summer Residential Overnight Camps with The Special Needs Population. I worked with all age groups(5 to 90) Each camp session was one or two weeks with different age groups. I continued doing this type of work on and off(1984, 1990,1994, 2000,2003, 2004(Assistant Camp Director).
All campers had Mental and or Physical Challenges. Most of the campers required some help with their ADL'S and 60 percent needed assistance with camp related activities.
One final note;
When I was not helping a family I was helping my sister with our Mother.
If anyone is having a hard time finding the ideal long term caregiver I would also gladly fill in on a temporary basis.
EDUCATION:
Texas A&M Corpus Christi:
Exercise Science/Pre Physical Therapy Major
Psychology Minor
70 Semester Hours Completed
National Academy Sports Medicine:
Certifications:
Personal Fitness Trainer
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Group Personal Fitness Trainer
2008 CNA Course….MedCare One
Toledo, Ohio
State Certification in 2009
Columbus, Ohio
Florida College Natural Health:
Therapeutic Massage
Diploma...624 Hour Course
American Red Cross:
CPR/AED/First Aid
1980's Past College Courses:
Business Administration Major
60 Semester Hours Completed
Also completed:
Many College Level Psychology and Nutrition courses
EDUCATION GOAL:
Physical Therapist DPT
About myself:
I am kind, sincere, friendly, honest and I love helping others. I am also very health conscious and I follow a very active( Fitness and Sports Related) lifestyle. In addition I am very well traveled within the USA and have lived in over 40 States. My father was a traveling salesman and I was in an eight year relationship with a Traveling Occupational Therapist.
A few final thoughts;
I like to learn general greetings and short sentences in Bulgarian, Czech, Greek, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian & Ukrainian.
I also know some very basic phrases and words in the Spanish language. I am also always trying to expand my knowledge and wisdom in the areas of Preventative Medicine, Natural Healing, Nutrition, Fitness, Human Psychology and Pet Health.
My wisdom, education, work related experience and my great desire to work with and help others will only be an asset to any family that desires to hire me and utilize my services.
I have had numerous State Police and an FBI Background Check having worked with Children, Seniors and The Special Needs Population on many occasions.
My references will also verify my good character.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
Please take care and have a very pleasant day.
Sincerely,
Greg D.