Hi, my name is April Gutierrez. I have been working as a caregiver for about 6 years. Previous to that I worked for Kaiser and an ob/gyn clinic. I have experience with dementia and stroke patients. Also, patients with cirrhosis of the liver. I decided to become a caregiver because I enjoy helping people. The thing I like the most about this job is that I get to assist people while they remain in the comfort of their own home and that I'm helping them keep as much as their independence as possible. I am a student at Fullerton college and hope to one day become a doctor so that I can continue to help people. I am still able to work full time.
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
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