Jerry Z.

Hi my name is Kathy and I my care giver A little about myself I took care of my mom she had cancer I take care of my grandma she had else timers and parkinson's and I take care my stepfather he had are really badd stroke it left him bedridden Hospice we come out in show me how to take care of my family we can to train me inside the house but I'm a compassionate loving and caring person . Like sports like to laugh I have patience I have 3 children at 30 year old daughter 8 year old son a 14 year old son anima grandmaw This is some stuff about me thank you

Caregiver Experience: In the past 6 years I've been both a live-in and live-out caregiver/companion/personal assistant for multiple clients (I've assisted with daily living activities, companionship, meals, transportation and medications). a) I helped a friend take care of her mother for 3 months who was under Hospice. I monitored her insulin shots and medications. b) I was a part of three end-of-life transitions working with both hospice in addition to team of caregivers to provide 24/7 care. c) I assisted my sister in her recovery after a kidney transplant. d) I helped both my mother and a friend with their rehabilitation exercises and recoveries after having had strokes. - Special Interest/Skill: Listening and Coaching by asking questions - which often assists people in discovering their own answers and in having interesting and meaningful conversations (with all types of people). - Background: 20+ years as an application programmer. - Other: If you're aware of the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI); I'm an INFP (Introvert - Intuition - Feeling - Perception). I've had a life long interest in communication and have participated in numerous workshops and classes in communication styles. With this knowledge - I've found that I'm able to to communicate effectively and respond appropriately with others.