VanArsdall Guardian Service

P.O.Box 502
Anacortes, WA 98221
Tel 360-588-0247
Fax 360-395-6060
Email j.vanarsdall@verizon.net

Jamie VanArsdall specializes in meeting the needs of adults who have difficulty managing their finances. Her goal is to maximize her clients' security, independence and comfort. She's skilled in financial, real estate and project management. She has 18 years of familiarity with social services and residential facilities in Northwest Washington. Her reputation is built on strong ethics, caring service and dependable work. She is certified (CPG#009944), bonded and her hourly rates are reasonable.

She offers a range of critical services including guardian of the person, guardian of the estate, limited guardianship, durable power of attorney, power of attorney, and trustee. Money management services include custodial bank accounts, bill paying, ongoing maintenance of bank records, organizing tax documents, negotiating with creditors, and making referrals to professionals and service providers. Relocation coordination includes preparing and conducting property sales, finding a new home, sorting and packing, working with movers and seeing her client settled in comfortably.

Experience with the elderly and disabled

• Now provides guardian service to protected persons, as a court-appointed guardian and as backup for other certified professional guardians.
• Assists disabled and older adults during their moves to and from retirement communities.
• Planned discharges for patients, when a hospital social services director.
• Counseled patients about their doctor and hospital bills, when a patient accounts director.
• Personally cared for relatives dduring rehabilitation, terminal cancer and Alzheimer's.

Education

• University of Minnesota, Master of Healthcare Administration, 1977
• The George Washington University, Bachelor of Arts, 1966

Professional memberships

• Elder Service Providers of Whatcom & Skagit counties
• Washington Association of Professional Guardians
• National Guardianship Association

Prior Career experience

• Owner of VanArsdall Relocation Services, Bellingham and Anacortes, WA.
• Project Coordinator for Providence Health System, Portland, OR. and PeaceHealth, Bellevue, WA.
• Patient Accounts Director for St. Joseph Hospital, Bellingham, WA. and St. Charles Medical Center, Bend, OR.
• Medicare Specialist, Assistant Administrator, High School Teacher, GED Instructor, Medical Office Assistant. 1965-82

Community Service

• Past Officer and Director, Mt. Baker Scholarship Foundation, Ahrens Pond Water Association and Altrusa Club of Bend, OR
• Advanced Member, Past Officer and Director, Healthcare Financial Management Association, Oregon and Washington Chapters
• Member, Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity

References

• Lexie Lamborn, Professional Guardian, Anacortes, (360) 293-1280
• Dan McGreevey, Attorney, Bellingham, (360) 676-9216
• Penny Cook, PeaceHealth Director of Contracts, Bellingham, (800) 615-2069

Fees

• $70.00 / Hour for guardian and fiduciary services
• $45.00 / Hour for bookkeeping and bill paying services

Discounts

• Discounted rates are provided for nonprofit agencies and low-income individuals

Effective 1/1/2007