Asia S.

Hi my name is Cassie. I am a caregiver (CNA) because I am passionate about helping others and caring for people who are incapable of caring for themselves another reason is because my mother was diagnosed with cancer (ALS) when I was 12 years old and my sister and I cared for her until we couldn't do it by ourselves anymore due to the right side of her body being paralyzed so unfortunately we had to put her in a nursing home where she could receive 24 hr care. At that point our trust was put into the nurses and CNA's at that facility. I was 16 when she passed and that is when I realized I wanted to make caring for others a career and I absolutely love it!!

What's makes a great Caregiver is someone that has compassion for what they do. That comes with being honest, genuine, patient, and loving. I believe I am all those and more. I always try to connect with people, make memories and become a part of their life. I love to read, write, and I absolutely love puzzles. I have been a certified nursing assistant for a year now, with that CNA license I also carry a certified medication aides license giving me the ability to administer medication as well. I am going to school at JCCC and I do work as well. Mostly during the day. I've had multiple different kinds of experience with allot of people. I have had experience with residents that have had a g-tube, I have personal experience when it comes to that. I also have experience with trachea, a colostomy, someone being paralyzed, and also residents that have Dementia. I love my job and what I do. Being able to make memories with those that I see everyday makes my heart glow. The achievement that I am most proud of is escaping a harsh environment with my child by my side. And finding a passion I long for which is making others smile. Doing the best I can as a mother, a caregiver. And a friend.