Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Caregivers in Durham - 13 caregivers found

I believe there is a time in life we all need to be cared for and why not do so for others and treat them just how I would like to be treated. I became a caregiver becauseI believe that everyone one should have someone to rely on.

Hi, my name is Sydney and I am 21 years old! I started working as a LNA when I was 17 and I fell in love with caring for people. My passion is working with the geriatric population, specifically Alzheimer's care. I am in nursing school at Salve Regina University and I will graduate May 2019. I live off campus in downtown Newport RI during the school year (September-May). Feel free to contact me with any questions, text or call me at 603-531-1219.

I have been a caregiver for my whole career, starting fresh out of high school. I was very close with my grandmother, her parents, and my great-great grandmother which is why I believe I am a compassionate and diligent caregiver. I treat each member as I do my own family. I have been told by my residents that I am patient and attentive, and I strive to do my best by each of them. I chose this work because it fulfills my need to help others and to create strong bonds.

I decided to become a caregiver because I wanted to help those who cannot fully help themselves. I like seeing the progress and growth of my patients when giving care on a day to day basis . A personal achievement of mine is when I graduated from the Community Action's CNA/HHA course because I put fourth a lot of effort into this course. I am a caring individual who relishes new opportunities .

Ever since freshman year in high school, I have always wanted to do something that related to the medical field. First it was orthopedics and then pharmacy. I did not know that my mind would change to care giver until my junior year. I took a health science technology class starting my junior year. It was a two year class. Junior year was more focused on anatomy and physiology and Senior year we got to decide which path we wanted to go down. I chose the LNA path. I have always wanted to help people and going towards this path seemed like a sure-fire way to get there. I loved doing my clinicals at the two nursing homes near my school. It was an amazing experience. Knowing that I can help someone get through their day a little easier meant the world to me. Almost six years after graduating high school, I am still doing what I love and taking care of the people that need it the most.

Sincere companionship, listening and hearing what my clients express through observations of physical and emotional status opens the opportunity for me to address issues with gentle non-judgemental compassion manner.

When given the option to help or not I will always jump up to be the first to lend a hand. I have always had a love for helping others and enjoy the connections that can be made through a little tlc. My favorite thing about being a caregiver is knowing that I changed a persons day for the better. I am a very happy fun loving individual.

Ever since I was a little girl I loved visiting my mom at work at the nursing home. I started volunteering in activities when I was 11. I loved keeping the residents entertained and making sure they had something positive to look forward to each day. When I was 16 I was hired to work as a dietary aide in the facilities kitchen and eventually worked my way up to a cooks position. I've always had a passion for cooking and went to a trade school for culinary during high school. I missed being around the residents and wished I could be more involved so I decided to get my LNA. It was the best decision because not only am I around the residents more I can actually help them with whatever problems they are facing that day.

I am easy going yet very attentive to clients needs. I have preformed a wide range of client care needs from bathing and dressing to meal planning and medication reminders. I also love to listen to stories and experiences my clients have had through out there lives.

So to tell you a little bit about my journey and how I became a caregiver starts with my mom being a compassionate loving nurse who taught me that giving sometimes is better than receiving. When my grandmother got ill with diabetes I took it upon myself to take care of her. The sense of fulfillment I felt helping her and other clients I took on encouraged me to take the next step and go for CNA classes. I took care of her for two years plus and After passing my Red Cross test, I am now a certified nurse assistant. Ive been a CNA for a year now and I've worked at multiple nursing homes and rehab facilities. I am not only responsible but reliable with a positive attitude and a ready to go mindset.