Carol Hill

Carol is a single woman who has raised two sons and a daughter. Her youngest son, Cody still lives at home with her and he is a junior in High School. Carol describes herself as, “multitasked, compassionate, trustworthy, having a pleasant personality and having a good sense of humor.

Cody is also a compassionate person and has experience with people of all abilities as he has been with his mom during her work with people. Cody will participate in the life of the person who shares their home. Carol does smoke, but only outdoors. Carol currently works for Beacon Family Living on average about 20 hours per week, but she intends to get done and stay home when she becomes a shared living provider full time.

Interests and Hobbies:

Carol enjoys many community events including going to public suppers, swimming, church events, and spending time with extended family. Carol said she loves to walk and that she walks about 2 miles every other day. Carol also volunteers at certain fundraising events for Mid Coast Habitat for Humanity.

Home and neighborhood:

Carol lives in a quiet neighborhood just a few miles out of the beautiful coastal city of Rockland. Carol’s home sits on a cul-de-sac and she has a large spacious back yard for lots of outdoor activities. Carol helped build her own home along with some good folks with “Habitat for Humanity.” Carol’s home also has a ramp going up to the deck on the backside of her home. The bedroom that would be available is on the main floor of the ranch style home. The bedroom is spacious and bright and will provide privacy to whoever occupy’s it. There is a spacious bathroom near the bedroom and the bathtub is equipped with handrails and a bathtub chair if needed.

Experience and Training:

Carol is CRMA certified, CPR and First Aid Certified, and she also has her DSP certification. Carol also has some training in De-escalation techniques through CPI. Carol has her MHRT1, and is training in Rights and Reporting abuse. Carol received her “Residential Care Specialist” certificate in April of 1999. Carol has specific training in blood glucose monitoring and the use of breathing apparatuses as well as giving insulin shots.

Carol has over ten years of experience working with adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. She has worked with people with diagnoses such as Down’s syndrome, brittle diabetes, and several mental disabilities. Carol has worked at Mid Coast Mental Health Center as a crisis counselor and a residential counselor. She has worked as a shared living provider in the past for another agency and provided 1:1 support to a gentleman in her home for almost a year. Carol has also been providing respite for a young lady through Momentum. In the past, Carol worked for Beacon Family Living 1:1 with a client who was physically and mentally disabled and who was considered needing catastrophic care. Prior to working with adults, Carol operated a small day care in her home and cared for children from 6 months to 5 years old.

Pets:

Carol has one dog named Buddy. Buddy is described as a “big baby.” Carol also has six cats who are all in and out throughout the day.

References:

Carol’s references describe Carol as “being patient, compassionate, and having a high tolerance level in stressful situations.” She is also described as, “being reliable, flexible, punctual, and truly caring about the people she works with. Carol has a kind heart, yet a way of being firm and holding people accountable while being respectful. I have seen the consumer she works with grow under her guidance because Carol has set boundaries for her and she enforces them. She is an understanding woman.” Carol is also described as honest and responsible, fun loving, happy and stable.”

General information:

Carol would love to provide support and guidance to a male or female individual who would like to share her home and be part of her family. She does not have an age preference but would like the person to sleep through the night. She also would prefer that anyone who lives with her is not aggressive toward people or pets. Carol has special training in diabetic care, so anyone with diabetes would be a good match for Carol. Carol doesn’t mind helping with personal care such as bathing or dressing if needed.

Carol has submitted all of the necessary information to Momentum, Inc. and has been thoroughly screened. She is ready to have an individual move in with herm. Momentum feels confident that Carol understands the work that she will be facing should she become a shared living provider. It is also evident that Carol will be committed to helping an individual grow and feel welcomed and genuinely cared for as she has much experience working with people of all abilities. Carol has demonstrated a high level of competence, an open mind and an eagerness to get started as a home care provider.