COPD Caregivers in Rapidan - 48 caregivers found

I majored in Social Work and have had a wonderful 27 year career of working with children, adolescents and the aging. I have worked at UVA hospital where I gained insight into the importance of maintaining good health and how devastating a disease or accident is on one's health and life. I have worked for department of social services and assisted the aging with receiving the services needed to remain in their home or to move into a facility. At this time, I am doing "hands on" care in people's home to assist them with various activities of daily living. My mother was bedridden for many years and I was one of her primary caregivers. I know the burden on family when caring for a loved one and the importance of support. My grandfather lived to be 96 and I was there for him to assist with shopping, meal prep, housekeeping, medication reminders and transportation. I cherish the times that I spent with my mother and grandfather caring for them. I also cherish the support I received from others.

I became a caregiver in 1997 because I want to try to help anyone in need. I like being a caregiver because I get enjoyment knowing that I am able to help someone in need. I am very proud to have successfully earned my Med. Tech License. I am a wife and a mother of two beautiful children. I am very dependable, trustworthy and respectful. I have been in this field of employment for many years, have great references, and would love to help take care of and spoil your loved one as if they we're my own family. This line of work isn't for everyone but I am positive that it is my calling. It comes naturally and easy to me when I am helping someone else with whatever assistance that they may need. I sincerely get pleasure from knowing that I helped make a difference in someone else's life.. no matter how big or small .

Because I love caring for older people and taking care of kids. Seeing the elderly smile and learning their life experiences and love being part of their family. Helping someone come out of her second stroke she's 92 and I am still caring for her. I am a very compassionate caregiver and always like to make someone smile , and they all say I have very good common sense , and very confident at what I do.

I enjoy caring for people of all backgrounds with various levels of care needed. I enjoy helping families care for their loved ones. I am currently finishing my Master's degree.

I've been a caregiver for 21 years I love my job what attracts me to be a caregiver when I was 15 years old and I had to take care of my grandma the most I enjoy about being a caregiver is being able to help someone seen them smile being the light of their day I just finished my medication classes and I am currently in a GED program and I will be starting nursing school next summer to become a registered nurse

Hello ! My name is Kelsie Johnson , I've been a caregiver for 4 years. Ive always known I wanted to help people. I started off working with children ages 3-17 with autistic disorders, substance, mental and physical abuse ( Youth counselor). I then branched off into working with elderly adults. I would say I'm very attentive, dependable, supportive, patient & trustworthy. I enjoy seeing my clients and their families happy & knowing they can trust me to assist with any help. I'm most proud of going back to school and continuing and furthering my nursing career. I am currently DCA/PCA /home care aide certified.

Hi my name is April. I have worked in this field since I was 15 I knew then that I loved taking care of people and that people loved me. I always have a good personality and a smile on my face. I took care of my grandfather at home until he passed away and also both of my parents. My father became paralyzed after a hunting trip and I brought him home and took care of him that's how I learned trach care and feeding tube care. And currently I have an uncle who has a mass in his throat and I've been taking care of him at home since last December he also has a trach and a feeding tube. I have always stepped up and brought my family members home to care for instead of being placed in a nursing home.There I know they always are short staffed and patients can't get the care they need like they can at a home setting with just one aide.

I have dedicated myself to a nursing career since leaving college;my mother being a strong mentor as a head nurse for many years,saw my potential and encouraged me to follow.I have worked as a hospital nurse,an office nurse and an in home private nurse where my focus is solely on my patient.I credit myself with excellent communication skills with the relatives of my patient,I am a fast decision maker when in an emergency,I am of an upbeat personality,I take pride in my work and genuinely enjoy experiencing the positive reactions I receive from my work with my patients.Im happy to provide excellent references upon request.I am an animal lover,equestrian,enjoy gardening,swimming,travel,cooking.

I'm a pca, I love caring for people, I've been driven since I was 7 taking care of my elderly disabled grandmother . I have over 5 years experience, I have experience with everything from Als, alzimers , dementia, daily tasks, daily's care, Boyer life, wheel chair , intellectual disabilities, autism etc. I care for the patient as if they were my own family and I love doing it . I'm proud to say I'm saving someone's life by helping them prolong life experience by providing help on a daily basis to stay active and involved . I'm very driven , hard working and caring

Being a caregiver is more than a job to me it's something I truly care about. I love being able to help others feel safe, comfortable, and valued. I bring patience, empathy, and a genuine heart into everything I do, and I'm proud to make a difference in someone's day, no matter how big or small.