679 caregivers with Depression experience found near San Pablo
Depression is a mood disorder with variable duration that is common among the elderly and characterized by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Symptoms to watch for include insomnia, persistent sadness, disinterest in activities, loss of appetite, slow movement and speech, and drug or alcohol dependency. When constructing a treatment plan, consider the impact of the patient’s social, biological, psychological, genetic, and medical background. Caregivers can help alleviate the symptoms of depression by encouraging healthy eating, regular exercise, medication adherence, and providing meaningful social connections which have been shown to help individuals cope with depression. depression.
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I'm very alert when providing care and needs to my client.Patience,Compassion,Attentiveness,Trustworthiness is the key to be a good Caregiver.I am proud to say that every client i have had a great care because i am giving them something to look for like having a good life and how to enjoy living in a daily basis.
I am a very nurturing and kind person. I am very sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of those around me, very empathetic, gentle, good sense of humor. Treating people with respect is very important to me and I know it is to you as well.
Currently I have been serving 2 female clients for one year. My morning client is 97 with visual and hearing impairments, diabetes and mild dimentia. I am responsible for taking daily glucose readings, keeping records of her medical data/appointments/medication dispensing. I cook her a hearty breakfast and we eat together. I introduced her to a game called "WordCross" and she loves to play every day with me. It is great for her mind and is a good social experience as well.
My afternoon client has early stage Alzheimers, but is highly functional. I provide companionship, meal preparation for her and her husband, fix her hair, walk outside with her, do their grocery shopping, and occasionally we enjoy shopping/lunch trips together. At this point (starting May 6, 2019)she will need to transition to fulltime care.
*** I'm looking for a new afternoon client and hope to set up an interview soon. I have more experience that we can discuss in person and/or on the phone. What made me most aware of the needs of seniors was when my own grandmother was near the end of her life and I helped her daily with dressing, grooming, feeding at one point, and eventually accompanied her through her last days in hospice. I understand how important it is for families to feel confident that their loved one is being treated with gentleness and respect. I want to help seniors to have the best quality of life possible.
I got into the Nursing field because I wanted to be in a career that helped people, I wanted to bring joy to people in unhappy situations.Working in Nursing Homes a lot of the workers are there for the wrong reasons, I understand that I am one unfortunate incident from being in their shoes and will want someone kind caring for me. And if could bring joy & happiness to someone in their last days I want to.
I have been a CNA for over 5 years I've worked in various acute care hospitals such as Highland Hospital, Kindred Hospital to name a few. I have experience in ICU, Step Down, GI Clinic, Same Day Surgery, Infusion Center and PACU I have a loving heart which I think a person need to work In this field I give my patients the same treatment and care tht I would someone to provide me with if I were In There shoes treat them with respect and you and ur patient will have a bond and that makes for a great care giver/ CNA
Being honest, caring, punctual and following instructions makes me a great caregiver. It's making a client feel comfortable about being themselves and caring about their needs that's very meaningful to me as I'm learning as I go along that not all clients are the same. My personal achievement is being able to make him/her laugh again and love life no matter what their circumstances. I have been doing caregiving for 15years.
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.
I am a reliable caregiver with several years of experience caring for the elderly and vulnerable adults. Posesses an excellent client care ,works well with bedridden,physically challenged and memory-impaired residents. Friendly and compassionate with excellent inter-personal communication skills. Flexible available days, swing shift, weekends and holidays. Discreet and confidential in all dealings with the residents and staffs.
Being a caregiver for 17 + years is such an honor and has helped me in so many ways. It's all about putting away my needs to assist others. I love what I do in helping each client I've ever worked with and knowing what I did brought them joy and happiness is priceless. I am very patience, compassions, attentiveness, dependability and trustworthiness.
The moments when you reflect back and see how you have helped someone is what CAREGIVING is all about!!
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.
This is the job I have always gotten pleasure from.
Working with people in need of help and support because they need someone.
Helping people walk who thought they would never walk a gain and bring life to a lady even just for 3 more months.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am heart felt for people and will do all that I can to bring joy and life in those who seem to give up sometimes. I know the area in life for me as a Certified Nursing Assistant and have given 34 years of experience working in the health field. My desire is to continue as a in an independent-home care service provider.
I am skilled, have good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents.
I am a very Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills.
Licensed State of Ca caregiver.
Certified Home Health Aid
Warm, Loving, and Caring
Extremely capable and compassionate individual with extensive experience in elderly caregiving. Hard-working, honest individual who is able to take initiative and exceed the expectations of employer. Enthusiastic to get a caregiver position at a private household utilizing qualifications and caregiving skills to provide the client with the best comfort and safety.
I have always loved working with people. I have experience working with various elderly clients and also cared for my elderly grandmother before she passed. Towards the end of her life she had alzheimers and required extensive care. The opportunity to continue working in the caregiving field is exciting for me. I love helping others in any way I can and feel fulfilled when I can brighten someone's day.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
1. Certified Caregiver with Caregiver University.
2. Licensed Caregiver with State of California.
3. Over 7 years' experience in caregiving arena
4.Certified by the American Heart Association in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
5. Own a reliable vehicle with a valid driver's license and clean driving record
6. Able to handle emergency and unforeseen situations effectively
- Perform grocery shopping and runs other household tasks
7. Help disabled elders with day by day exercises, and with moving from the bed to a wheelchair, from a wheelchair to the shower, and with other movement help
8. Keep the client's ordered and provide medication at the suitable times
9. Observe the personality for any health or performance changes.
10. Provide a foundation of social support for the adults, including playing cards, reading out loud, watching television jointly and conversing.
I'm an open-minded, friendly, compassionate woman with personal & professional integrity. Empathy and reliability, patience and the ability to laugh at myself & situations (instead of stewing about them) makes me a great caregiver. The safety of a client is of utmost importance. I've always liked to help the elderly to enrich their lives .
I am a fun and loving person with lots of room for growing and learning. I have over fifteen years of experience in this field and til this day enjoy my job as a caregiver, with specialized experience in working with people who have diabetes, Alzheimera, Dementia, and Parkinsons.
I have a great respect for those who have limited mobility and show compassion for each and everyone of my clients by giving them the right to privacy and dignity. Working in this field has taught me a lot about patience which is something that is very much required with any job; the last thing any family should worry about is the safety and comfort of a loved one being in the care of a complete stranger.
With my positive background and excellent references you should have no problems finding trust in me, and I have confidence that I can deliver the services that most will find difficulties in. With that being said, I hope to one day meet you and be that helping hand you seek.
1. I enjoy caring for those who cannot care themselves
2. Making someone else's life a little easier is rewarding.
3. Passing the Cna state Board Exam
4. Caring, can be humorous, hard worker enjoys caring our elderly people.
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