Barbara S.
$9.00 / hr
Houston, TX
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1. I became a caregiver because I love taking care of the elderly. I have been doing this for about 27 + years. I love making a difference in someone's people's lives. It is very rewarding. In most cases you are their eyes, legs, hands and so forth. Most times you are their family. I feel really good at the end of the day. 2. I like that I was able to do what my patients weren't able to do for themselves. I liked making their lives a little easier. I really liked giving of myself. 3. I worked as a CNA/Rehab Tech. I was promoted to supervisor over the Restorative Aides. I worked closely with the Therapist in assisting my patients with exercising, gait, transfers, splinting, weight, and so much more. We had a patient that hadn't walked in over a couple of years or so. She was in my exercise program. I included music with the exercises. They like this. My patients began to improve tremendously. They were doing things that the staff and even their family members hadn't seen. This particular patient began to want to walk. She began to want to go to the bathroom, pick out her clothes, and then she wanted to go home. She made a tremendous improvement. They actually had to call her doctor to get reevaluated and discontinue the restraints. She got so well that she didn't need any assistance so far as walking, dressing, feeding and going to the restroom. She still had her dignity. It was amazing. At first the aides were upset with me. My patients became more active. The families were
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Transferring & Mobility
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Job Interests
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
Skills & Expertise
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- HIV/AIDS
- Hospice Care
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neurological Disorders
- Orthopedic Care
- Parkinson's Disease
- Post Surgery Recovery
- Renal and Urological Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders
- Stroke
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
Experience & Education
Healthcare Provider
Outreach Health Services
Healthcare Provider
Agape Provider Services
Administrative Clerk
Burnett Staffing
Everest University
Houston Community College
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