Kara C.
$11.50 / hr
Chula Vista, CA
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I started to become a caregiver 5 years ago when my grandmother was diagnosed with a terminal illness and had become very ill and lost all abilities to do her daily activities of living. She was a diabetic, had high blood pressure and a failing heart. She was no longer able to walk or use the restroom on her own or do much of anything. She lost all hope and self-esteem. Her insurance wouldn't cover her stay in a long term care facility and I couldn't watch my grandmother go through so much pain and struggle her last years not being able to do anything for herself so I became her in-home caregiver. I assisted her in ambulating, toileting needs (includes changing briefs), checking her sugar level and blood pressure multiple times a day, administering her medications (including insulin shots if needed), dressing, and also bathing. I cooked and I cleaned for her and I could see in her eyes just how much she appreciated my help because she was no longer able to do the things she has done for many years. She recently passed this past year and that's when I knew I wanted to go to school to become a Certified nurse assistant so I can help the elderly feel like they are still worth it to be taking good care of and with a little help, they can do the things they want and have always done, and to know that they aren't hopeless or helpless. They deserve to be taking care of, cause we are all going to need some assistants when we become unable to do things we love to do.
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Groceries & Shopping
- Transferring & Mobility
- Exercise
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Job Interests
- Part Time
- Short Term
- Holiday Shifts
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
Skills & Expertise
- ALS
- Blood Disorders
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Hospice Care
- Post Surgery Recovery
- Respiratory Disorders
- Skin Disorders
- Stroke
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
Experience & Education
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Western Medical Training Center
UEI College
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McDonalds
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