I have been in this field for 9 years.I have lots of patience, and am very compassionate with the elderly.I enjoy helping them with there everyday activities, and become there bestfriend.I myself take pride as a caregiver, also I become one of them I let them know I am equal with them and that I want to be here to help you.I enjoy taking her or him on field trips/outings. My most recent caregiving job, I was a private duty primary caregiver.I took care of a husband and a wife.The husband needed little assistance and his wife suffered from a stroke, dementia and dysphagia . Mrs.Zellmer was a to tal 84 year old women. I did everything for her bathing, tolieting, feeding, activities and also appointments. My job as a primary caregiver included setting appointments, train and manager the other 5 caregivers, arrange to take them out to the hair salon, go get ice cream, ride to the park and anything that can increase the quality of life ... more