Renee M.

I am an experienced certified and dedicated home health aide.icared for young children for 20 years as a preschool teacher until 5years ago when I decided to become a care giver for the elderly I love to be able to help people I'm a nurturer and I have lots of compassion and empathy I cared for my grandmother when she had arthritis so bad that she couldn't walk it just makes me feel good to help people I'm also a personal trainer and I became that to help people exercise without injury I am also certified in administration of Medicine I have an upbeat personality and believe in the power of laughter and positive thinking I've been helping people and loving it for quite some time and plan to continue far into the future I feel confident that Iyou will be happy with my services

I become a caregiver because I care, I love the elderly, and I am blessed to be able to. Despite the sadness of having someone with Alzheimer's, Diabetes, Stroke, Cancer, Hospice, or any life changing illnesses, I find personal satisfaction in caring for that person. I see it as a meaningful role that allows me to show my love and respect for that individual. It also feels good to be helpful and to know that I am needed by someone. Caregiving enriches my life. I feel a deep sense of satisfaction, confidence, and accomplishment in caring for someone. I am learning about my inner strengths and abilities that I didn’t even know I had, and find a greater sense of purpose for my own life. Caregiving has open up doors to new friends and relationships, too. Empathy is the #1 core characteristic of an excellent caregiver. I often question if this is inherent within us or this is something which can be learned? I tend to believe it’s a lot of inherent and a big mix of environment. I also believe there are degrees of empathy. Some can empathize more than others. If you can totally put yourself in the place of who you are caring for, you will do nothing but provide excellent nursing care. The question is always, "How would I want to be treated and taken care of under these circumstances?" The core basis of how I provide care is being caring, compassionate, and dignified care with a great attitude.