Chastidee L.

I am a happy, healthy, compassionate, loyal, patient, loving person who found my caregiver calling late in life. I am 66 years old and have been doing this for a little over 12 years and love what I do. I started when a couple different neighbors of mine were ill and didn't have any family to help them. I had my CPR CERT so I said why not and when they were doing better I decided to make this my work. (Experience through: IHSS, CARE.COM, CARELINX & CAMBRIAN HOME CARE) The first client I had was in very bad shape when I met him, diabetes, renal failure, heart failure, living on his own, not keeping up with his meds or taking his insulin properly. I called his Dr. got him on a med schedule and with the right food, TLC and exercise he did quite well. Since then I have had several different clients, one was on hospice and others I took to Dr appts., med Mgmt. , meal prep, errands and companionship. I'm looking now because one of my clients I had been caring for since 2015, unfortunately she passed away early November. I enjoy my work and I work very hard! Thank you so much, Cindy

CNA/Caregiver symbolized something meaningful for me. It represents caregiving for those who are in need. I am a natural caregiver. It comes from my heart. I find satisfaction in providing care for others in need. My heartfelt joy is when I assist others and improve their quality of life. I feel inner happiness when I make my clients more comfortable. When I provide caregiver assistance to clients, they know they are being cared for. I am very proud to have completed the program for Certified Nurse Assistant through the American Red Cross including a Certificate of Completion for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED. I also received both my license for Certified Nurse Assistant and Home Care Aide Registration Approval from the California Department of Public Health. Reiki Master Teacher and Practitioner for over 20 years. Reiki is "UNIVERSAL LIFE ENERGY"-is a powerful technique of HOLISTIC ENERGY HEALING. Is effective in the prevention of many diseases and energy imbalance in the body and mind: unblock energy channels, migraines, back pain, relax muscles, improving blood circulation, help release stress and anxiety, strength immune system, ease pain and speed up the recovery process after surgeries, chemotherapy, trauma etc. enhances the rate of body metabolism. Reiki brings you health, peace, joy, harmony and happiness to your heart. Kriya Yoga Initiation / Highest level of meditation methodology and techniques. I radiate with true passion and positivity for my work. I take pride in making people happy and fulfilling their needs, all while pushing my professional aspirations forward. Mother Teresa always inspires me. "It is not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving" With loving care, Mira