Stephanie C.
$24.00 / hr
Mcdonough, GA
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I absolutely love caring for the elderly. I believe I possess the heart and the patience where so many do not. I wake each day excited about what the day will bring. Having worked mostly with memory impaired seniors, you develop that patience. I'm quite skilled and pride myself in my ability to connect with and redirect my patients. I have a quirky sense of humor that seniors appear to appreciate. I've never been one to deny them the dignity they so deserve by looking past their situation and treating them as children. They're not children. They're beautiful, rich individuals with feelings and fears and I work hard to ensure they feel that way. I changed careers midlife after seeing how a friends mother was treated/cared for in a skilled nursing facility (nursing home). Something just told me I needed to care for those who can't care for themselves and caring for someone in their own home, surrounded by their own family was the answer. I secured my CNA training and certification and I've never looked back. I'm comfortable with everything that comes with being a nurse, from companionship to total care. We've worked puzzles, gone on wheelchair walks through their neighborhoods and sat for hours going through old photos albums. I'm just as content in a companionship role as much as I am in a total care or hospice role. I've been there, holding the hands of patients till the end. I'm not afraid of incontinence, bathing and sundowning. I think I have seen it all. While all seniors and situations are different, there is only one way to care for them; like they're your own parents. With that same unconditional love, patience and devotion. I would have to say, this has been the most rewarding time of my life. Ive connected with so many wonderful, loving and devoted families. I think this profession chose me because I could never imagine doing anything else!
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Groceries & Shopping
- Transferring & Mobility
- Exercise
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Job Interests
- Full Time
- Part Time
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
Skills & Expertise
- ALS
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Arthritis
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- COPD
- Dementia
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Hearing Disorders
- Home Health Care
- Hospice Care
- Neurological Disorders
- Orthopedic Care
- Palliative Care
- Parkinson's Disease
- Post Surgery Recovery
- Respiratory Disorders
- Skin Disorders
- Stroke
- Vision and Eye Disorders
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
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