Dementia Caregivers in Manvel - 2,147 caregivers found

1 What makes you a great caregiver? I'd leave it to others to rate me as a caregiver: my clients, former clients, client's family members. I'd only say that competence, personal integrity and humility (serving and putting others first) are core to the kind of person I endeavor to be in THIS LIFE. 2 Why did you become a caregiver? I became a caregiver because I love ALL peoples, and serving is the best way to demonstrate sincere love, love as defined by N.T. writers This Douglas Adams quote says it best: "To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity." 3. What do you like about being a Caregiver? I'm gratified when the care I provide exactly meets the client's needs and allows family members to confidently have a guilt-free break from the care of an aging, ill, or disabled family member. (There are two in my family) 4. What is a personal achievement you are proud of? -I was picked to be on a team assembled to care for a quadriplegic client. I had the privilege of providing her professional home healthcare: meal preps, tub baths, light housekeeping, from bed to chair transfers, (without HoyerLift) She also required a colostomy bag and urinary catheter care. -I'm also proud to have been selected, from a relatively large number of candidates, to assist a family dedicated to the care of a loved one severely disabled by Autism. -Most recently, I enjoyed the privilege of helping to provide 24-hour care for a SECOND quadriplegic client: a large male, requiring assistance with no HoyerLift transfers, tub baths, lots of passive ROM & OT prescribed exercises, scheduled repositioning while asleep, and more -I once successfully self-prepared at home for a proctored Microsoft exam. -Self-instructed, I can speak some Spanish and some Mandarin Chinese. 5. Tell us something about yourself. Grandfather of 4 -lifelong Bible student -love: Gospel hymns, animals, plants, walks, ping pong, audiobooks.

I try to aim high with making clients and family comfortable being around. I love laughing and talking. I became a caregiver because I love God's people and serving others. I enjoy my clients being happy with me and the care I give. And for me to see them comfortable around me. The personal achievement I am proud of is when I had the honor and privilege to take care of some of Houston's finest clients. And I was able to be there until the end of their life stage. God has truly been good to me . I have served as an Caregiver for 25yrs. And I love every minute of it.

Empathy...I am able to cultivate closer bond by sharing happiness or the sadness of the senior I care for.I just graduated nursing school, I am a registered nurse waiting to take the board exams. Patient..I am very patient and I allow the senior am taking care of to move at their own pace and not make them feel rushed.. Dependable and honest... i work with great deal of independence...I'm always on time and prepared to perform required duties in the absence of continuous supervision. Compassionate...I possess a powerful desire to help others especially seniors ...they are inviting and available even if all they do is listen and provide companionship.

I'm a Certified Medical Assistant and a caregiver for more than 9 years already. Having worked in the Medical fields and caregiving jobs gave me the foundations to have the skill set to evolved as an excellent CMA and caregiver to the best I can become. Taking care for elderly is my passion . I am extremely capable and compassionate individual with extensive hands on experience in elderly. I'm Hardworking , honest and able to take initiative and go beyond the expectations of the employer and to provide the client the 1st class comfort and safety. Medically knowledgeable in medication Management for the client. I have excellent recommendation from my previous employer.

My name is Delsa and what makes me a great caregiver is my experience and working with different clients from elderly, dementia, disabled, stroke and hospice. I do this to make your life a lil easier and also it feels my heart. I want my clients to feel comfortable with me and also know that they can trust me and I am very dependable.

I love and I enjoy what I do. For over 20 years I've been a Caregiver. I don't think of what I do is a job, it's a career for me. My attitude and my personality is awesome. I enjoy being a caregiver because I love helping people out making their day I enjoy putting smiles on their face. Just seeing a smile on there faces. It lets me know I did my job as an caregiver.

Caring, Outgoing, I've been working for FISD as a special needs teacher, I am now looking for something more.

Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Compassion, Empathy and Time Management

I have 23 years of medical assistant background in the out patient clinical setting. I have now discovered my passion as a caregiver. My goal is to provide personal care grooming, bathing, dressing and if need assistance with toilet care. I also do medication reminders, meal preparation, light housekeeping. I can provide transportation to and from appointments and errands. I have worked in a variety of settings. I have exceptional patience, listening and interpersonal skills. What I enjoy most about being a caregiver is my self gratification of helping others.

I have always been passionate about making the lives of those I care for owing to my experience in clinical practice as a an LVN/LPN licensed Nurse and a volunteering work in healthcare in which I have managed the aged and elderly and built a wonderful relationship with them which has helped the outcome of daily living, much improved. Owing to this experience, its been my passion to continue on such opportunities to provide quality care for my clients to make their lives much better.