ALS Caregivers in La Ward - 14 caregivers found

I am 30 years old. I've always loved taking care of any and everybody. I feel that you create a bond with your clients and they should be treated just like you would treat your own family members.

My name is Kathleen and I have been caring for infants and adults for over 10 years. After graduating High School, my grandmother became ill and needed a full time caregiver. I wasn't sure how I would do but it didn't take long to realize I enjoyed taking care of others. Soon after my children were born I began working at a daycare, so that I would be able to take my children with me to work. I enjoyed taking care of infants and toddlers, but as my children got older and started school full time I decided to apply at an assisted living facility. After working there about 6 months I decided this would be my career path. I took an accredited course to become a certified nurses aide and began working at a skilled nursing facility. I have heard so many memories and stories from my sweet residents, and the joy on their faces make me feel like I am making a difference.

I would not say I'm a great caregiver because there's always someone that's going to be better, but I would like to say I would like to know more about my patient make sure they are safe from anything comfortable with something. I love doing this because I would like someone to come take care of me and make sure I'm safe and in good hands

I am a Certified Nursing Aid with over 20 years of experience. I truly do enjoy helping others whether a person needs minimum or maximum assistance. I love to talk , laugh and do my best to encourage a resident whenever they might be feeling disappointed or discouraged because I definitely do understand. Certified in First Aid and CPR. My experience includes tasks of bathing, assist with toileting, lifting, wheelchair transfers, G- tube feedings, grooming, oral and personal hygiene care, dispensing meds, cooking, cleaning, patient care needed if bedridden, companion or hospice. Also, experience with Dementia and Alzheimer patients.

I have been working as a Nurse Aide for about four months. I completed my training, and am waiting on the results of my state test for my CNA license. When you become a CNA, it gives you the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of people, which is something I've always wanted to do. The job can be very demanding, but it is also very rewarding. The relationships you build with your patients are like no other, and it is a good feeling when you can help your patients feel better. I first thought about becoming a CNA when my grandfather was diagnosed with a terminal illness similar to Parkinson's. Hospice came into our home to care for him when it became too much for us to handle on our own. They were very helpful, and provided him with not only care, but also companionship. Seeing the difference that they made not only for my grandfather, but also for me and the rest of my family, that is what made me want to get into healthcare. I believe that is what makes me a great caregiver. I think about each of my patients as if they are my own family. And if they were, I would want only the best care for them. That is why I always strive to do the absolute best I can to care for my patients.

I love working with earlier people helping them get stuff done also

Hi my name is Lorine sue. I'm 36 years old and a mother of two . I've been doing this for 13 years and love it. I took care of my grandma when she as old and living. I then decided that this is what I wanted to do. It came natural to me & it's what made me happy so why not get certified and paid for it. This is my passion and I love doing it so let me be your caregiver.

Hi! I'm Cassandra I have been a certified nursing aid since 2016. I love what I do assisting and meeting new people. I am 100% for what the resident needs as far as just tobe that extra pair of eyes or the encouragement to reaching a goal. If there are any questions please feel free to ask me I will more then happy be willing to answer. Thank you for your time.

I have a happy, bubbly personality. I love to laugh and have fun. I cared for my mother for 2 years. She was completely blind so I cared for her 24/7. I assisted with taking her to the bathroom, bathing, dressing, brushing teeth, brushing hair, incontinence . Washed/ dried clothes, linens, towels, grocery shopping, cooking all meals, washing dishes. Cleaning the house, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping. Administered medications. Driving her to all doctor appointments, kept track of all doctor diagnosis. Worked with home health agency - coordinated all nurse, PT, OT, speech/memory therapist, Commission for the blind visits. Paid bills and reconciled bank accounts and any other financial business. Offered companionship, friendship. Finalized all burial matters. Cared for my brother for 1 year. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Dealt with the VA regarding his health care and a fiduciary for his Military pension. I was his representative payee for Social Security benefits. He had agent orange, loss of cartilage in his knees and couldn't walk, neuropathy, diabetes, liver disease/failure cancer, high ammonia levels causing confusion, memory loss and violent tendencies. He was very challenging - personal care was handled by my husband (I was his little sister and he would not allow me to care for him in that manner). Worked with home health care agency like my mother. Worked with hospice. Helped care for my husband's father for 4 months. Brought my father in-law home from nursing home where he was placed on hospice immediately. He had three strokes requiring stents. Last stroke paralyzed his right arm and leg and impaired his speech Managed all doctor, hospice nurse, therapist visits. Insured that all necessary medical equipment was ordered and delivered - hospital beds, shower benches, wheel chairs, walkers, breathing equipment, oxygen tanks, etc. for all three relatives.

I first started as a caregiver for a gentleman in a local assistant living facility as needed. I continued after he passed with a job in Victoria for about 2 years at a local nursing facility working with Dementia, Alzheimer's, bed ridden and patients that just needed assistant with everyday living. In 2011 I enrolled at a nursing home facility for their onsite CNA class. After training and completing the state test I continued working there after at the same facility for several months until I was employed with a staffing agency where I would travel within a 250 mile radius working at different types of facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, assistant living facilities. I have enjoyed helping other that need services. I absolutely love getting to know patients and treating each client with respect and dignity as I would my own parents.