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Afton W.

Afton W.

$20.00 / hr

Newark, DE

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About Afton

* Patience, nurturing with calmness and understanding. Empathy with compassion is a great personality trait I hold at a very high standard in the way I conduct myself. Understanding and putting myself in someone's shoes providing comfort and understanding along with emotional support. I am reliable and dependable with all my clients and understand how important it is to be there when I am needed on time and ready to give great care. Effective communication is also one of my strong abilities and it helps my clients feel heard and valued. * Being a caregiver provides a sense of pride and joy for me! I've always been interested in work that involves helping others and making a positive impact. I enjoy being an active member of my community and helping people. * Making a Difference in someone's life. One of the biggest rewards of working in this field is the feeling that I'm making a difference in the world. I can see the positive impact I have on my clients lives and know that I am directly helping someone in need. It's a very full filling career! * Helping my clients regain their independence, achieve a health milestone, and staying active. I have helped my clients regain confidence in walking and living their lives with encouragement and motivation.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Overnight

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer Recovery
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Home Health Aide

Oct 2023 - Present
Trinity Home Health Care
I support my clients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands. I assist my clients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming. I complete all my tasks with full compassion and respect for clients creating a great relationship between the client and I.
Oct 2023 - Present

Delaware Technical and Community College

Jan 2022 - Jan 2022
Newark, DE
Jan 2022 - Jan 2022

Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School

Jan 1998 - Jan 2002
Newark, DE
Jan 1998 - Jan 2002
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