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I became a Caregiver because it is what I enjoy to do. I love being able to help others, and make them smile. Being able to improve the life of someone else is the best feeling in the world. Becoming a Certified Nursing Aid was the best decision of my life. I am proud to say I delight in every aspect of my job and what it entails.

WELL MY FIRST JOB WAS TAKING TAKE MENTAL ILL PATIENTS OR CLIENTS .I WORKED AT STATE HOSPITAL FOR ABOUT 12YRS & I ALSO TOOK CARE OF MY FRIENDS MOTHER WHEN SHE WAS ILL UNTIL SHE PASSED WAY FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS.I ALWAYS HAD IN ME THAT I WANTED TO BE A CAREGIVER OF TAKING OF CLIENTS OF THEIR NEEDS,BEING THEIR FOR THEM. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 2 YOUNG ADULTS.I RAISE MY KIDS TO DO THE RIGHT IN LIFE.I"M FROM BIG SPRING TX.I LIVE ALL MY LIFE UNTIL I MOVED HER ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO.I LIKE LIVING DOWN HERE ONLE THING DIFFERENT IS HUMDITY MORE PEOPLE..

1.) I became a caregiver to get a more hands on experience in healthcare, I also choose to become a caregiver because it seemed to be a good way to help others in need. 2.) The best part of being a caregiver is the look on the faces of those kind, interesting and wonderful people that I get to help. 3.) A personal achievement that I'm most proud of would be moving to California, getting out of Texas had to be the best decision of my life. 4.) I plan to finish my RN degree at College of the Desert so I can specialize in pediatrics.

I am a great caregiver because I enjoy working with people. I am a fast learner and I pay attention to detail which is important working with patients. This type of work makes a difference in someone's life. I take pride in giving someone care because I would want my family member or myself treated with the respect and kindness I give my patients. My most recent accomplishment was graduating from a Medical Assisting program which gave me the confidence I needed to pursue my degree in allied health. I'm very proud of that because it took me some time to find something I was good at and I truly think I have found my calling.

My name is Sarah Ladwig and I have always been interested in health care so this past year I got my CNA certification. This was a big step for me because through the clinical hours during my certification, I realized my love for caring for others. I enjoy it tremendously because the amount of empathy I can provide to my patients and getting to meet such interesting people, all with different lives and stories. I'm a very responsible and punctual person with a huge work ethic. I love being the shoulder for someone to lean on and my stamina is huge. I would love to be able to fill this position for someone in need.

Why? Because I care, and am blessed to be able to. Here's how it happened: I became a caregiver first when grandma was diagnosed with cancer. Moved in with her for 3 months until she died. (We live in same town.) . That was 6 year's ago. Four years ago we moved my mother-in-law in with us. (She's 78 & was diagnosed in 2005 .) I continue to be the full time caregiver, with an aide who comes several times a week to help with bathing. Yes, I sometimes get pretty stressed, but I'm just thankful I am able to do this for them. I hope the time will never come that I'll have to resort to putting them in a nursing home. . If it was up them the parents would have gone to a nursing home long time ago. Praise the Lord, He has giving me strength to make a difference here!