Care giver, companion, errand runner, personal secretary. Hi, my name is Kathy Mitchell and I'm looking for a position as a care giver and/or companion in the areas of Lake Stevens, town of Snohomish, and Machias. I'm looking for 30 hours a week minimum, but you can try me out one time or on a trial basis if you like before deciding. I'm also doing short jobs while looking for a full time position. Weekends and evenings are ok. I charge $15 per hour. I also do other services but I especially enjoy working with people, and I'm hoping to get a position as a caretaker. I've had many years experience looking after my own family members when they were ill, and I have had experience as a CNA. I'm easy going, mature, honest, trustworthy, and people say I have a likeable personality and a good sense of humor. My skills include: I enjoy cooking and can help with meal preparation. Light housekeeping and laundry. Companion comes naturally as I like people. Any chores around the house that need doing: organizing, weeding the yard, rearranging furniture, etc. Errand running to the grocery store, pharmacy, cleaners, etc. Pet care and transport to the vet - I love animals and have had dog walking and cat sitting businesses. Organizing office files and papers, organizing kitchen, garage, etc. Help with correspondence and bill paying. Transportation to doctors appointments, etc. Medication reminders. Assistance with personal care. I can work evenings and weekends. Help with computer or internet. Correspondence, word processing, secretarial and office skills. Something else? Just ask! Just $15 per hour. I'm hoping for a position with minimum 30 hours per week. You can try me out on a trial basis for a day or a week or month if you like. I'm self-employed so I take care of my own taxes. I have excellent references. Call or write me, Kathy Mitchell, at 425-335-5278 or catncritter@yahoo.com (or through Craigslist) My hobbies are enjoying wildlife and nature, photography, dogs and cats, hiking, biking and canoeing, reading, writing and comedy. For fun I write a newsletter on healthy eating at http://www.legendofbean.com