Hi. my name is Tracie. I, truly become a caregiver partly because of my mom, she worked in private care for several years, she was also a manager of a care facility for many years. I loved tagging along with her when I was younger. I loved seeing how rewarding it was and how happy her clients were to see her. So while raising my two daughters I worked on 3rd shift at the same facility my mom managed. my goal was to learn as much as I could about caring for the elderly and their medical needs for as I, knew I, would also be caring for my parents one day so I decided to get my C.N.A and I was very p roud of that because I hate taking test's!! and there are a lot of them!! yet I passed with flying colors. I have to say I, love to do whatever I can to help my clients feel safe,respected, important and appreciated, just as I would want for my loved ones. ... more