Yvonne G.

About Yvonne

I became a caregiver after realizing how rewarding it is to help others who are unable to help themselves. I began volunteering at a hospital and my position in patient relations required that I visit hospital patients and ask non-medically related questions. Small things like reading glasses, a warm blanket, cold water, or their favorite magazine could really make a patient's day when they're in the hospital. It warmed my heart and encouraged me to look into care giving. I particularly like helping elderly individuals. I've always had a "soft spot" for older individuals, even as a young girl, and I have a great deal of respect for them. A little over two years ago, I began my life-long dream of attending college and I am currently 50% complete toward my Bachelor's in Human Services. My goal is to become a geriatric counselor, so I'm already looking into Master's programs. Being a caregiver is giving me hands on training in this field. An important part of being a caregiver is not only am I helping the client, but I am also helping their families by providing a respite for them. I know firsthand how stressful caring for a family member is because I was the person in charge of my father prior to his passing 8 years ago. It can be overwhelming not only physically but emotionally and mentally as well. When I hear the appreciative comments from my client, their family, or my employer, it is confirmation that I'm in the right field.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

University of Phoenix

Jun 2012 - Feb 2015

Jun 2012 - Feb 2015

Caregiver

Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

Families Choice Home Care Services

Daily meal preparation, light housekeeping, bathing, toileting, companionship, errands, shopping, transportation, medication reminders.

Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

Volunteer Patient Relations

Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

Methodist Hospital

Visit patient rooms to ensure their satisfaction and comfort. Non-medically related requests fulfilled such as reading material, eyeglasses, authorized beverages, pet therapy, and more.

Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

Volunteer Hematology Department

Jul 2014 - Feb 2015

City of Hope

Clerical duties such as photocopying, filing, assembling patient packets, binders, data entry, mail distribution, and confidential file transfers between departments.

Jul 2014 - Feb 2015

Volunteer Office Assistant

Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

Priority Hospice Care

Updating forms, file organization, photocopying, scanning, phones, and assisting office manager with errands and other various clerical duties.

Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

Middle Office Associate

Jul 1987 - Dec 2011

Jefferies and Company, Inc.

Processing client trades, facilitated settlement with clients and banks, compiled new account information, maintained confidential records, generated fail reports, customer service skills, and other clerical duties.

Jul 1987 - Dec 2011

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