Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Private Caregiver Services
As a private caregiver specializing in elder care and post-operative support, I understand that both clients (patients) and their families need reliable, compassionate assistance during times when extra support is needed.
As a private caregiver specializing in elder care and post-operative support, I understand that both clients (patients) and their families need reliable, compassionate assistance during times when extra support is needed.
My goal is to help make daily living safer, easier, and more comfortable by assisting with routines and tasks recommended by the client's physicians, healthcare providers, or care team.
Services Offered
Personal Assistance, Daily Living Support, and Recovery Care
Recovery Support
Administrative Support
Daily Living Assistance
Additional Support (Based on Individual Client Needs)
About My Caregiving Experience
I have been providing caregiving services since 2022 after relocating to New York. I also hold a certification through the Arizona Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA Board), with training applicable to caregiving and assisted living environments (please refer to my resume and certifications below). I am a non-smoker, do not consume alcohol, and am fully vaccinated. My services are available for a minimum of three hours per session.
Personal Assistance, Daily Living Support, and Recovery Care
Recovery Support
- Monitoring vital signs and general wellness status
- Medication organization and reminders
- Infection prevention support, including monitoring wounds and assisting with dressing changes as directed by the primary care provider (PCP)
- Mobility assistance and simple range-of-motion exercises as recommended
- Transportation assistance to and from medical appointments (ride-share services only)
- Safety awareness and emergency preparedness
- Assistance with other recovery routines assigned or recommended by the healthcare provider (such as spirometer use, urinal monitoring, and similar care activities)
Administrative Support
- Coordinating schedules for medical appointments, rehabilitation, therapy visits, and home healthcare services
- Medication organization, including inventory tracking, dosage/frequency logs, and coordination with healthcare providers and pharmacies
- Online ordering, inquiries, and other basic administrative assistance
Daily Living Assistance
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping and tidying
- Running errands (grocery shopping, pharmacy visits, dry cleaning, package pickups, and other essential errands)
- Companion care, including accompanying clients to parks, salons, coffee shops, cafés, and other approved outings
Additional Support (Based on Individual Client Needs)
- Mobility assistance, including:
- Hoyer lift assistance
- Manual wheelchair support and maneuvering assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance, including bathing, oral care, dressing, and other personal routines
About My Caregiving Experience
I have been providing caregiving services since 2022 after relocating to New York. I also hold a certification through the Arizona Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA Board), with training applicable to caregiving and assisted living environments (please refer to my resume and certifications below). I am a non-smoker, do not consume alcohol, and am fully vaccinated. My services are available for a minimum of three hours per session.
For bookings of one week or longer, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your scheduled dates. Cancellations made at least seven days before the booked service period may qualify for a refund of the advance payment.
Professional references are available upon request.
If you would like to discuss your care needs, please feel free to contact me to schedule a phone or video consultation, an in-person meeting, or a trial session to determine whether my services are the right fit for you or your loved one.
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ResumeLYNDSAY ANNE C. CRUGER
Summary
Dedicated caregiving professional with a decade of experience managing the daily lives of elderly and post-operative clients, combining hands-on care with executive-level personal assistant duties such as scheduling, staff coordination, errand management, and administrative support. Known for reliability, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise. Seeking to leverage proven organizational, multitasking, and relationship management skills in an Executive Personal Assistant role.
Skills:
Administrative & Scheduling
⦁ Calendar management, travel coordination, and appointment scheduling
⦁ Staff scheduling and coordination
⦁ Vendor, delivery, and errand logistics
⦁ Administrative task management (records, correspondence)
Communication & Client Relations
⦁ Discreet handling of sensitive personal/medical information
⦁ Liaising with medical providers, therapists, and service staff
⦁ Client relationship management
⦁ Problem-solving and conflict resolution
Reliability & Execution
⦁ Arizona NCIA/ALFM Board of Examiners approved - Certified Caregiver (2016)
⦁ Multitasking across competing priorities
⦁ Time management and attention to detail
⦁ Proactive anticipation of client needs
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts | Pre-Nursing | Hunter College – CUNY | New York, NY
Bachelor of Science| HRM | La Consolacion College | Manila
Arizona NCIA/ALFM Board of Examiners approved - Certified Caregiver 2016
HIPAA Certified – Medical Interpreter - Tagalog (2016 Language Line)
FEMA Cleared – Medical Interpreter - Tagalog (2016 Language Line; 2018 Cyracom; 2026 Ad Astra)
Experience
Private HHA/Personal Assistant (Part-Time) | Freelance | New York, NY | Feb 2022 - Present
Going to doctor's appointments and going for a walk around the block. Observed changes in client's physical or mental condition and reported any changes immediately to family member (or Health coordinator/PCP). Accompanied clients on errands outside the home such as shopping trips, restaurant trips and doctor visits. Checked vital signs on a regular basis such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate. Helped client with medication self-administration. Simple meal prep, running errands, and light housekeeping.
Tagalog Medical Interpreter | AdAstra, Globo, MasterWord, The Big Word, Language line etc. | Arizona - New York, NY | Nov 2016 – Present
Provided consecutive interpretation for medical appointments, surgeries, and consultations. Interpreted complex medical terminology accurately between languages Adhered to strict confidentiality protocols while working with sensitive information related to patient health records. In-person interpretation in legal and in education sector performed in several occasions by assignment.
results IN NUMBERS
Why Hire Me?
In every field I have been part of, I bring dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to providing quality service. Through my education, training, and real-world experience, I have developed the confidence and skills needed to meet the responsibilities of each role I accept. Please refer to the individual service pages for a summary of my verifiable qualifications.
10+
Years in business
4+
Countries
100+
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