Cancer Recovery Caregivers in Elkhorn - 65 caregivers found

I have been a caregiver for the last 18 years. I received my CNA Licence in 2007. I also have a degree in criminal justice. I enjoy being a caregiver it brings joy to me knowing I am caring for a person who truly needs me. I am able to do my CNA duties along with providing companionship.

I have been a C.N.A for over 20 yrs.Have work in a hospital nursing home and hospice care. I have also worked with elementary school. What I love about my job is the patients and family's and the care I am able to provide. I am a very cheerful and happy person I am told my laugh is contagious.

This is what I have a passion for I've been doing this job for the past 20 years, I am a certified nursing assistant. I love taking care of elderly people children and I the experience how to care for hospice patienta, and Alzheimer, Dementia patient Bathing and shower, prepare a meals and Medications Reminder, Transportations, Companionship, feeding and Shopping grocery, Housekeeping house organization,I'm a very responsible person ,friendly, lovely caring person and Trust worthy, and I'm on time ability to do all my job.

When my mother was ill, I was the one she would call to make her scrambled eggs. I took her to the swimming pool and hot tub to get exercise and relaxation. I cut her hair, took her to doctor's appointments and then lunch, and generally gave her some companionship. As I dusted her knickknacks, she told me where each was from. Mom died in 2002. When dad was ailing, some of my family tried to move him into assisted living, but he wanted to stay in his own home. I gave up my apartment and moved in with him, while working in publishing during the day. We had a great time together for a year and a half. Just after he died, I lost my job because I had spent too much time with dad. That evening, the daughter of a neighbor I'd assisted over the years called me, asking if I could help her mother. That began years of caregiving in which I have helped people stay in their homes, and enjoy life. I've brought my keyboard and played hymns and popular songs, singing with them and laughing. As a caregiver, I am simply happy to help my people stay in their own familiar setting. I believe the way I interact with them makes them happy. And my cooking makes them extremely happy! I built my cooking experience on my mom's, then learned to cook for fewer than 8 people! I edited three "Taste of the Country" cookbooks, working with a professional dietician who taught me many ways to fit dietary needs while providing tasty food.

I love being a caregiver because I love helping people , people get older and can't take care of themselves and I love being there when they can't do things like they used to anymore.

I am an easy going hard working educated individual who cares highly about others

I am an experienced caregiver. I have been working in the caregiving field for approximately 5 years. I am also completing my bachelor's degree in Social Work. I will graduate in May. I do have references.

Recording the patient's history Giving medication as prescribed by the physician Taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas Giving injections of medications Providing immunizations Entering information into computer systems Ensuring patients and families understand release instructions Providing oversight to Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP) Monitoring fluid/food intake and output Moving patients safely Observing patient reactions to medications Observing patient mental health status Providing emotional support Assisting with daily needs such as bathing and dressing Observing of patients for skin breakdown

Through personal experience with both my grandmothers, we found it difficult to find good quality and reliable care. Starting in High school I took a medical terminology course , and from there my interest in the medical field grew. I took the CNA course through Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville and LOVED IT! I opted to take the additional Advance Nursing Assistant course. I have worked in many different environment such as nursing homes, hospital and Home Health. After 3 years I decided to open my own business become licensed and insured to provide Care for others in their Home and it's been the Best discission of my life!!

I became A caregiver because I care, I've always like helping people, when my father passed, I moved in with my mother, and there I realized how much I was needed there, then thought to myself how there probably other families out there that aren't that lucky enough that there able to take care of there loved ones, so that's where I decided to help, it's my calling in life to care for people, I'm good at what I do, and love what I do, this is what I'm suppose to be doing , I have exspereince iim certified caregiver took classes, I'm very trustworthy and compassionate.