Home Health Aide (HHA) Caregivers in Taft - 23 caregivers found

I started becoming a care giver when i notice alot of people needed help amd i was able to help them .I started with a few friends that needed help with cooking cleaning and making sure they took their meds and gave then a bath also.I also learned that child no matter what age can die real easy with even knowing why i know i lost my son when he was five months old and it was hard .i also learned that a child can also have seizuires no matter what age i didnt know that until my grand babie had one at the age of 23 months old and still has then until this day. I became a great mom after having a hard life growing up and raising my three kids a lone .i am 52yrs old but look 40 i enjoy caring for the old people and children also because i have a lot of love to give and i care alot for people and i love helping then out and learning new things and also teaching then things also i just love helping people i see older people at my job now and love seeing then smile at me and asking them if they need anything else caring for people has always been the way i have been in life and i enjoy it alot and have fun doing it to linda

My name is Jovita Okeydike from Nigeria (West Africa) living in Bakersfield, C; USA. I am a wife and mother of five children, and I have been a CNA for more than five years. I have many experiences on how to care for patients both the young and the elderly. I acquired my experiences by working in the nursing home, county hospital, (KMC) home health care and private hospital.(Memorial Hospital) Academically, I have finished my prerequisite class for nursing program, hoping to be a registered nurse in the next two to three years by God's grace. I am a christian who believes in human kindness no matter the person, because every one created by God needs love, kindness, and care. I believe that man is not an Island, at some point in life we need others help, care, and love either from relatives or strangers. My family value of honesty and truthfulness cannot be compromised. Until one becomes sick or have love one that is sick or elderly, the person will not appreciate the work of care givers and health workers. Before I became a CNA, I took care of my father at his old age (90 years), the challenges of taking care of him were motivating factors to be a care giver and health worker.

As a Caregivers my responsibility is for the care and well-being of others. Like me, most people who go into this field are known for their sensitivity by giving a nurturing desire to help those in need. Caregiving typically entails my responsibilities such as bathing, dressing, feeding and overseeing the safety and emotional needs of my patients. As a caregiver my medical career also feature a caregiving component.

I am a dependable CA-registered Home Care Aide with CPR and California Food Handler certifications. I am organized, compassionate, patient, meticulous, and proficient in caring for geriatric clients, with a sense of the respect and human dignity they deserve. I care for my clients the same way I would take care of my family; the way I would want to be cared for in similar circumstances.

I am a Loving, Compassionate, Dependable, and Respectable Person. I have been caregiving over 20 years. I have patience and understanding and a great since of respect for the elderly and for those that are unable now to care for themselves. I have worked closely with nursing staff as well and doctors in treating clients. I come from a large family locally here in Kern County and this is my calling in life to care for others. To love and respect them as if their your own family. In my last position I was taking care of a elderly man that had to use a walker due to a stroke he had had, he didn't like to use it so he and I sat down and made a personal goal for him to walk again without assistance and he did just that. Our schedule consisted of a lot of pool therapy in the senior complex he lived in, we used swimming aides such as floaties and such to help him build his muscles back up, we made several trip's to the mall for our mall walks to build muscle and balance and his reward for the month was either a Bakersfield Blaze baseball game or going fishing which we did a lot of and it was great. I am Currently working full time as the Actvities Director & Resident Care Coordinator at a 46 bed Memory Care Community, I manage 14 employees as well as the service plan for all residents and plan and implement the hourly activities. I love what I do.

What makes me a great caregiver is that I can separate empathy from sympathy and show compassion to my clients and family.Taking care of my own family members made me want to take care of others.

I AM A PEOPLE PERSON NO DOUBT ABOUT IT :) I LIKE TO GIVE THE CARE TO MY PATIENTS & CLIENTS THAT I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE. I AM VERY DOWN TO EARTH & LIKE TO GET TO KNOW THEM. AS OF 2007; I HAVE NOW BEEN ON BOTH SIDES OF CAREGIVER & BEING CARED FOR. WHICH AFTER SPENDING ALMOST 6MO IN HOSPITAL ..3 OF WHICH I HAD LOST USE OF MY LEGS--- I HAVE EVEN MORE RESPECT & EMPATHY FOR OTHERS. TO ME MAKING MY CLIENT FEEL THE BEST THEY CAN..WHETHER IT IS BECAUSE OF A SHOWER OR JUST SOMEONE WHO WILL LISTEN .. MAKES MY DAY :) I TRULY LOVE WHAT I DO. I THINK THAT JUST PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT THEY SAY & DO .. HELPS ME ANTICIPATE WHAT THEY NEED. ONE ON ONE'S FOR ME; REALLY ALLOWS ME TO GIVE THE VERY BEST CARE I CAN GIVE.... AND THATS ALL I CAN DO .. IS MY BEST:)

I'm a compassionate and dependable caregiver with a genuine love for helping others. I understand how important it is to trust someone with your family members care. And take the responsibility seriously, I have experience assisting in with daily living activities, providing emotional support and creating a safe comfortable environments. I take time to truely listen and make sure the people I care for feel safe..

I'm 50 yrs old .I'm a christain.I don't drink.smoke.do drugs.. I'm very patient and easy going.I injoy working with the elderly. I have my own vehicle. I can cook.clean.laundry. take clients to dr.appt. shopping.. ect.