Depression Caregivers in Oakland - 976 caregivers found

I am from the island so I grew up caring for my grandparents and younger siblings. So it's what I have been doing and use to doing now that I am an adult I do still help to care for my parents grandparents and also my own kids it's in me I do have patience and I love caring for anyone that needs the help just makes me feel good knowing they need my help. I started working caregiver when my mom and aunties would need a reliver someone to cover for there private caregiver jobs so I would fill in for hours or a day or even live in for few days as we all know it's a hard thing to do dedicating ur time and help when u have ur own families so it does take a village like they say u can't do it alone. Than I got my own private caregiver job I started working only weekends live this client had a colostomy bag also dementia and Alzheimer's so she really need the care around the clock I would help with her meals medication reminders also driving her to appointments and doing groceries for her and light house keeping I worked for this one client for 14 years straight it went from only weekends adding the week nights to the whole 24 hour 7 days a week. I would get my mom and cousins to relieve me when I would go on vacation or have time off but I was the main caregiver. I do still keep in contact with the family for reference cause it's hard to find private caregiver jobs.

I am detailed oriented individual who is flexible & very compassionate, I have high tolerance for agitated clients and understanding the illness or disability of clients over the years has made me patience and Loving. While treating a client like family I am also professional in allowing privacy and What the client and families needs and wants are. I have dealt with a clients of different backgrounds and illness from Companion to bed ridden , Hospice , Copd paraplegic to quadrapeligic . I have references and numbers from my previous clients. Light house work duties and full care of client from feeding using a tubing or just spoon fed ,use of oxygen , bathroom , dealt with incontinence and Use of Hoya. I am a Fijian matured realiable trustworthy woman who looks forward to working with you and your loved ones.

I have been doing HHA/Caregiving over 10 years, an have been a Medical Assistant since 2006. I enjoy helping others, uplifting , doing what I say is gods work. I treat my patients like I would want my family too be treated. Always treated with respect

I love to taking of the elderly. To obtain a position that allows me to conribute my skill within a well rounded company.The various skill I possess are invaluable to any company and position that may acquire.I am a leader.self motivator and works well with others or alone.Group dynamics and team building are one of the greater qualities that I possess. Working well under pressure and surpassing any suspense put forth in front of me are some of my natural attributes.

My name is Donna, I have been doing caregiving for over 15 years. After completing high school,my first job of employment was working for a local doctor in San Leandro California. I wanted to further my goals by helping people on a more one on one basis. I decided to go into caregiving.I enjoy this field of work for it gives me the oppertunity to work with varied aspects of life. I have been doing this for over 15 years now and feel that I have made a differance in those life's that I have touched.

I am not the kind of caregiver who competes with other caregiver by saying i am the best. In my 15 years of caring for the elderly or seniors, i learned three important virtues that i acquired through the years, these are compassion, patience & most of all love & treating our seniors with dignity & respect. I would described myself as a simple person & faith to God is my strongest point. And for me it is always an honor & privilege to be of service to our seniors & see them blossom on their golden years.

Why a caregiver it has always been in the family the nourishment and ability to help each other. I enjoy how my clients share their life history it means we have bonded in a personal way he or she is willing to give information that is usually meant for their family. Personal achievement to be proud of there are many I am proud of overcome any difficulties life put on our path. Life is a rollercoaster we all have difficulties that is the ride going up, we have our scary moments those are the turns/twists on a ride and the fun is the flat area toward the end when everything seems to be going our way.

Experienced As a Home Care Aide/Caregiver in Private homes non Medical for over 10 years as a Caregiver/IHSS worker for All ages I received my Education from Heald college in Medical Assistance currently attending Medical School to further my education looking to provide exceptional care to your family looking to work 90% in care for the patient not as a housekeeper if it is a couple the charges are negotiable depending on the services

Driven and compassionate Administrative Healthcare Professional with a couple of years hands-on in fast-paced residential and hospital environments. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on customer service. Demonstrates excellent client and project management skills. Action-orientated with strong abilities to communicate effectively with technology and individuals.

I am a very compassionate and patient caregiver with 17 years of experience helping to care for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. I began providing care when a close friend of mine needed help caring for her sick mother. I worked with this sweet lady for seven and a half years in which I refined my caregiving skills. The bond that I build with all of my clients is unmistakably genuine and sweet. Over my career I have cared for 15 different people and each one of them and the experiences that we have shared has helped to enrich my ability to care for the next one. I am also a proud mother of two wonderful children and that in itself speaks volume about my ability to care for others. I truly care for my clients as if they were a part of my own family.