Arthritis Caregivers in Rapidan - 64 caregivers found

I was too young to remember the story but my aunt says when I was 4 years old, that I comforted and reassured her when she was crying over a breakup with her boyfriend. I believe this was the beginning of my journey to care for others. I majored in Social Work and have had a wonderful 27 year career of working with children, adolescents and the aging. I have worked at UVA hospital where I gained insight into the importance of maintaining good health and how devastating a disease or accident is on one's health and life. I have worked for department of social services and assisted the aging with receiving the services needed to remain in their home or to move into a facility. At this time, I am doing "hands on" care in people's home to assist them with various activities of daily living. My mother was bedridden for many years and I was one of her primary caregivers. I know the burden on family when caring for a loved one and the importance of support. My grandfather lived to be 96 and I was there for him to assist with shopping, meal prep, housekeeping, medication reminders and transportation. I cherish the times that I spent with my mother and grandfather caring for them. I also cherish the support I received from others.

I became a caregiver in 1997 because I want to try to help anyone in need. I like being a caregiver because I get enjoyment knowing that I am able to help someone in need. I am very proud to have successfully earned my Med. Tech License. I am a wife and a mother of two beautiful children. I am very dependable, trustworthy and respectful. I have been in this field of employment for many years, have great references, and would love to help take care of and spoil your loved one as if they we're my own family. This line of work isn't for everyone but I am positive that it is my calling. It comes naturally and easy to me when I am helping someone else with whatever assistance that they may need. I sincerely get pleasure from knowing that I helped make a difference in someone else's life.. no matter how big or small .

I began my journey into the Caregiver when my grandmother got sick and I knew it was my calling. I really enjoy being there for others always. I am very patient and very concerned in the happiness and comfortableness of my clients. I follow instructions well and I do like to do a daily journal of my clients day so the family knows all that has happened throughout my day with their loved one.

Because I love caring for older people and taking care of kids. Seeing the elderly smile and learning their life experiences and love being part of their family. Helping someone come out of her second stroke she's 92 and I am still caring for her. I am a very compassionate caregiver and always like to make someone smile , and they all say I have very good common sense , and very confident at what I do.

Things that makes me a great caregiver/nurse assistance is my positive personality and behavior to my clients. I love to sing, reading Bible, and learning new things. I am a singer and good listener. A heart of loving, caring, listening, compassion, and confident in my work make me an attracted person to be a caregiver. I am proud of having a heart of helping other in need of my aid. I am proud of having a gift singing, and caring for people. I once had to care for my grandmother who was blind and needed personal care. I have worked with residents in their homes and nursing homes. It is my pressure to make them happy and feel to live longer. I believe in caring because I am young, strong, and healthy to help seniors. I know my skills, talents, and traits make me a great caregiver. If you hire me, you will not regret to have me around your loved ones. I am proud to have loving and passion heart.

I am a dedicated caregiver and a Human Services professional in view, with the organizational and clients relation skills to ensure a fluid and enjoyable experience with seniors and the vulnerable ones. Excellent desire to always be ready to help others, shows empathic and compassion for the vulnerable and try to be the voice for the voiceless or less privileged. A team player who shows readiness to work with others to best help and serve my clients. Dynamic caregiver with over 6years of experience with the seniors and special needs individuals. Productive relationship builder; excel at listening to client's needs. Highly professional--dependable, reliable and able to perform duties with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and listening skills. Strive for quick complaint resolution from clients, in order to resolve problems on the first call and avoid escalation of issues. Excel within a service-oriented company, demonstrating a talent for communicating effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds. Ensures safety of my clients at all times and always prompt to pre-empt their needs. Help clients get to a place of self-sufficiency if necessary, engage them in active activities and games, using my discretion as their health condition permits.

I've been a caregiver for 21 years I love my job what attracts me to be a caregiver when I was 15 years old and I had to take care of my grandma the most I enjoy about being a caregiver is being able to help someone seen them smile being the light of their day I just finished my medication classes and I am currently in a GED program and I will be starting nursing school next summer to become a registered nurse

Hello ! My name is Kelsie Johnson , I've been a caregiver for 4 years. Ive always known I wanted to help people. I started off working with children ages 3-17 with autistic disorders, substance, mental and physical abuse ( Youth counselor). I then branched off into working with elderly adults. I would say I'm very attentive, dependable, supportive, patient & trustworthy. I enjoy seeing my clients and their families happy & knowing they can trust me to assist with any help. I'm most proud of going back to school and continuing and furthering my nursing career. I am currently DCA/PCA /home care aide certified.

I have taken care of my family in their time of need. With my patience, loyalty, and reliability I will do the same for your loved one.

Hello my name is Pam and I have been a caregiver for 13 years I also am licensed in the state of Virginia. I have been doing Home health and Hospice care for 8. I went in to caregiving after I had worked for the federal service for 28 years. I always knew my calling was to be in this field but I became a mother young and then a single mother and did not go to school until my children were much older. I love being a caregiver to the elderly because I know that they receive the best care and respect and their dignity is kept until my services are no longer needed. It is such a joy to me to see the elderly that I take care of smile everyday and laugh and enjoy life. I have several great references that can be called as to those that I have taken care of whether it be their parent ,their spouse or their mother. I look forward to meeting and speaking with you as to what I can do to care of your loved one. I have had many clients with dementia, diabetes, blindness, unsteadiness. I have worked with Stoke victims and other issues that come with the aging process. I can ensure you that they will be in very caring and loving hands while you are at work or while you are just a way from them during the day or night.