Alzheimer's Disease Caregivers in Rockwood - 51 caregivers found

I am a great caregiver because I actually wanted to become a nurse because I was raised by my grandmother and I watched her be a caregiver to her parents and kids and also raise me as a daughter and I am her granddaughter. My great grandmother had multiple sclerosis when I was growing up as a young child and she lived next door to us. I used to go help my grandma take care of her till she got bedridden and passed. Both of my grandfathers also had Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's I was also a full-time caregiver to one of them as a young adult. What I enjoy most about being a nurse and a caregiver is companionship. Everyone needs somebody especially the elderly it's very lonely when you get older and I love being a nurse/ caregiver to have my client feel that Most beautiful experience of Someone that actually cares.

I set out years ago to become a business professional, but somewhere along the way, I discovered that my true calling was in healthcare. What I do has never felt like just a job to me--it is a passion deeply rooted in caring for others and making a difference in their lives. My journey in caregiving actually began when I was just 12 years old, helping care for my grandmother after she broke both of her legs. That experience sparked something in me that never went away. Over the years, that compassion grew into a career and has given me many years of hands-on experience caring for and supporting others. I have always had an especially soft spot for the elderly. There is something incredibly meaningful about being trusted to care for someone who has spent a lifetime caring for others. I cherish hearing their stories, learning about the lives they have lived, and taking the time to know them as individuals--not simply as someone who needs care. To me, caregiving is about so much more than meeting someone's physical needs. It is about dignity, patience, companionship, trust, and helping someone maintain as much independence and quality of life as possible. Throughout my years in healthcare, I have been blessed to care for many wonderful people and build relationships with their families. I often say caregiving feels like being gifted with extended family members along the way. That trust is something I value deeply and will never take for granted. Healthcare may not have been where I originally planned for my career to take me, but I truly believe it is where I was meant to be.

I enjoy helping others,

I have 4 years of relevant caregiving experience, and am CPR certified! I am committed to providing outstanding assistance to you and your loved ones. I have experience with in home and in facility care. I pride myself on making individuals quality of life as best as i possible!

I am a retired Recreation Therapist with my Master degree and 37 years of paid experience working with seniors. I have much training working with Alzheimer’s dementia. I live locally, am very kind and patient, am reliable, honest, dependable and am hard working. I can provide many activities to increase their quality of life; I also have 4 years of experience working in their home, as I am also a Certified Home Health Aide; I assist them with ADL skills, assisting them getting out of bed, getting washed, getting dressed, toiletting, eating, doing light house work, cooking, driving to appts and dispense medications. I hope to hear from you.

I am a very friendly person. I always respect my elders. I have contributed to alot of volunteer work at the nursing homes in the past. I was a member of monroe county girlscout troops, Kiwanis club, Betta Club and 4H.

Hi Everyone , my name is Tiffany and I've been serving in the caregiving field for over two decades in various settings and roles with seniors , children, disabled adults , and domestic violence survivors . I have always been drawn to roles / opportunities that involve helping and assisting others to live their lives to the fullest while also enabling them function day to day . I love to learn from, listen, and encourage my clients and believe a good attitude and positive energy help achieve these goals . It's also important to meet a client where they are at as this changes as we age and adapt in life . I'm patient , observant , and conscientious. My proudest accomplishments are my two grown children and seeing how they contribute to society by how they give back and live their lives .

I am a proud mother of 5. I enjoy helping and taking care of everyone. I am great with communication skills and everyday needs. Becoming a mom, gave me the love for what I do now.

the successful attainment of a milestone, improvement in a client's quality of life, or the mastery of a new care skill.

I have done this before. I found it very fulfilling and made me very happy, to help those who needed my help. Felt great to meet new people an see their stories. I help take care of my father on my off time he has early onset dementia. And has survived 4 strokes. I am happily married with 5 children.