COPD Caregivers in Orono - 6 caregivers found

Hi there!!!! I have always had a passion for helping others. Whether it was taking a position in a daycare or public school or assisted living or residential home; I have been working in the human service field for as long as I was legally able too! And before I jumped into the workforce, I babysat children in my community since 11 years old; so being a caregiver has always come naturally to me. During my 20's while studying to obtain my bachelors degree, I worked as a PSS for seven years for two home health care agencies. I absolutely loved working with clients in their homes, as I'm able to provide exceptional care in the environment that they feel most comfortable. I find it extremely rewarding to help others in need. In my opinion, the elderly are the most vulnerable population to be financially and physically abused, and it's important for caregivers to advocate, so that they are able to receive the proper care the later years of their lives. I enjoy working with a client in home, as I find that everyone has their own culture and it's fascinating to learn about someone's past life experiences. I think it is very important to be open minded, and I would fully respect my clients way of living and not show judgment. I have great communication skills and can adapt to whatever style of communication my client prefers. I take constructive criticism very seriously; I want to make sure I am giving the best care, but more importantly the right care, for what my clients personalized needs are. I promise to treat my clients with dignity and respect, while providing them support so that they are able to continue living successfully and safely, in the comfort of their own homes.

Experience in Alzheimer and Dementia care. Healthcare field 7+ years experience. Current, CRMA, PSS, DSP, MHRT, CPR certified.

I describe myself as an outgoing, compassionate person with a ton of empathy. I started realizing I wanted to be a caregiver at the age of 9. I accompanied my mother to her job during the summers. She was the manager for Eastern Agency on Aging and provided weekly lunch and bingo activities for a group of elderly people. I really enjoyed helping people and the people I helped were extremely appreciative. I felt very rewarded, even at that young age. I had children young, became a CNA at the age of 23 and have been working in different settings with a geriatric population ever since.

I am always on time, love to help and do my best.

My Mom was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia in 2009. I became her Plenary Guardian and caregiver until she left us in 2014. Since then, my mission and vision was to open a company to take care of Seniors and help their caregivers with respite so they can live their lives where they are most comfortable. Thus, Friends of Virginia was created. My long term goal is to open several gated tiny home communities throughout Maine for people with dementia. I am not only available to the Seniors but to their families as well so they can get a break and let their Seniors age in their current homes as long as possible.

I'ma caregiver . It's what I feel I was meant to be. I was the caregiver to my mother who has had medical issues sense I was in high school . Which I maintained a job , going to school and being the caregiver of my mother and the household for years. After years of working dead-end jobs I finally realized my passion to be a caregiver. My life experiences had motivated me to be a mindful person to others and considerate. This is the first time I've felt proud to tell people what I do for a living. My goal is to do in home care or overnight hospice/palliative care. I've been told by many that it's a horrible and depressing job to but I find it to be the biggest honor to be the support system and caregiver to someone during one of life's most personal moments .which is passing on. The way I entered this field was just being a housekeeper on the floor of a senior living facility when I was promoted to a overnight caregiver . My superior was impressed by my ability to go above and beyond my tasks when requested or needed such as assisting staff moving a resident into their room and being alongside maintenance to take care of a massive flood in the basement of the facility . One of the biggest moments for example there was a day when a resident had gone outside on a cold winter day and slipped On ice resulting in a fall. A hospice nurse luckily found the resident and helped them of the ground and to their feet . I had witnessed the situation and was proactive rushing outside to guide the resident back inside .Holding their hand and retrieved staff to evaluate the resident immediately. All in all I'm a reliable and dedicated person in all aspects of my life. At home and at work.