Doriann M.

I became a Caregiver/Home Health Aid while caring for my grandmother who passed away. After she became ill - I cared for her, bathed her, changed her and her bedding, fed her, watched TV and read with her and cooked and cleaned for her. I enjoyed doing this and spending time with her knowing that she was getting the proper care. I have many skills I am a violist, a dancer, a bartender and I Home Health Aid. I enjoy all of these and what I enjoy most is getting to know the different people.

I became a caregiver to help the elderly . I like most being a caregiver is putting a smile on a face. My personal achievement is making someone day worth looking forward to the next day.Having a client who didn't talk much all of a sudden become a talker. I am 43 years old. I have been working in the caregiver field working with adults and children over 10 years. Ensuring the patient's highest level of well being at all times while under your care Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) -- hygiene, dressing, eating, etc. Light housekeeping such as changing linens, laundry, dusting, vacuuming and taking out garbage Planning and/or preparing meals Running errands and transporting patients to appointments, etc. Monitoring vital signs Assisting with medication reminders, dispensation and documenting their use when updating health charts. Helping patients participate in moderate or light exercise as recommended by their physician Promoting mental engagement through companionship, brain games or memory books Keeping daily care notes to inform families, agencies and medical providers of any significant changes in behavior or condition.