Desire F.

After watching the lack of care my father received by his home health aide, I thought that Id be more compassionate than that. The best thing about being a caregiver, is the independence that you allow the patient to feel. the joy of knowing you are doing something great. Graduating college with my associate degree after 10 years of not being in school, I am realiable.

I have 3 grown children , and 4 grandchildren. (one with special needs) I have always wanted to be in the role of a caretaker since playing with dolls. My family has been in the medical field, elderly care since I was a child. I find it very rewarding, and enjoy learning from others wisdom. I enjoy giving family members a sense of peace to do the things they need to do in a day and I love getting to know my clients. Getting to know their wants and needs to get through a day and seeing their faces light up. Among my strengths including clear communication, calming strategies and schedule management, I believe the quality of patience qualifies me to care for an Alzheimer's or dementia client. I am proud to have experienced emergency room experience through my past job as an emt. I feel I have the knowledge to know an emergency and handle it calmly and smoothly. My greatest achievement was raising my children and now watching them be great parents. I became a caregiver in 1984 because I lived next door to an assisted living community. Sometimes leading a resident back to there home and being asked to join their working team.