Caregivers in Capitola - 565 caregivers found

I have a big heart and a very caring nature. I love helping the elderly stay at home and being a companion to them. I am honest, trustworthy, respectful, friendly and reliable. Also I have 3 letters of recommendation I can supply upon hire. I do stand by assist with companionship, light cleaning, cooking, Med reminders, errands, laundry. I have 4 1/2 years of caregiving experience.

I like to work with people who need the help, Be companionship with them let them know there not alone

Having worked in various health care professions, I find it a passion of mine to work with our elderly senior populations. I have both professional and personal experience working with loved ones who may be suffering from Diabetes, requiring assistance with meal preparations, running errands, and providing positive companionship with someone who suffers from Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease. I am proud to say that I am an honorable person who truly cares about anyone they work with, and I will always treat all individuals I provide care for as if they are my own family.

I am compassionate and empathetic. I genuinely care for my fellow man. I am a good listener who pays attention to detail and I'm self-sufficient. I've completed training in the following courses through The Public Authority of Santa Clara County, Last phase of life, mental health, nutrition, personal care, pre-paramedical, Alzheimer's & Dementia Basics, first aid, diabetes, and CPR, to name a few. Being the oldest, and only girl of 4, I Inherited the role of caregiver at a very young age. I started as a babysitter and later in life gravitated towards adult care. I have remained a caregiver because I enjoy meeting people from different parts of the world and hearing their lives experiences, their knowledge, and the wisdom they often share. For me, there's no greater satisfaction than going home at the end of my workday knowing that my presence made a difference in someone else's day and that I am appreciated.

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Hi! My name is Julie and I have been in the caregiving field for over 15 years now. I have a B.A in Psychology from the University of California Santa Cruz. I pride myself in being a kind, caring, empathetic, conscientious individual. I went to school and pursued a degree in Psychology because I wanted to work in a field of service. Hence, I have spent the last 20 years assisting others in pursuing the best quality of life that is possible for them.

Experienced, skilled, and accomplished primary and secondary care provider of non-medical services that allow disabled and seniors to remain in their homes. The primary services experience includes the following: * Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items * Medication reminders and appointment reminders * Performing light housekeeping tasks * Washing and ironing laundry * Accompanying clients to appointments * Assisting with bathing * Assisting with grooming * Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues * Providing companionship and conversation * Providing stabilization and assistance with walking * Running errands As assigned performing other reasonable duties which contributes to positive living environment and enhance a client's quality of life.

I like to take care elderly person . They are like my grandparents n parents.Dependable,caring loving Responseble ,lot of patience understanding .That's why I'm proud to be a caregiver

1) I am a compassionate person and greatly care to improve the environment to assist the client. 2) It is a rewarding experience to see the client flourish with the care that is being provided. 3) Challenging myself to develop new skills daily. 4) I greatly appreciate an ethical, healthy, and encouraging environment both as a team player and as a care provider.

Caregiver Experience: In the past 6 years I've been both a live-in and live-out caregiver/companion/personal assistant for multiple clients (I've assisted with daily living activities, companionship, meals, transportation and medications). a) I helped a friend take care of her mother for 3 months who was under Hospice. I monitored her insulin shots and medications. b) I was a part of three end-of-life transitions working with both hospice in addition to team of caregivers to provide 24/7 care. c) I assisted my sister in her recovery after a kidney transplant. d) I helped both my mother and a friend with their rehabilitation exercises and recoveries after having had strokes. - Special Interest/Skill: Listening and Coaching by asking questions - which often assists people in discovering their own answers and in having interesting and meaningful conversations (with all types of people). - Background: 20+ years as an application programmer. - Other: If you're aware of the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI); I'm an INFP (Introvert - Intuition - Feeling - Perception). I've had a life long interest in communication and have participated in numerous workshops and classes in communication styles. With this knowledge - I've found that I'm able to to communicate effectively and respond appropriately with others.