Marie Z.

I have been a caregiver for over 10 Years and was always interested in helping people .I grow up in a house hold where my mother and grandmother was a CNA and saw the passion they had for being a care giver . I love how my clients that i can make them as comfortable and happy while they are in my care . I am a very patient person , love to entertain and love my profession .

My grandfather became the driving force behind my desire to be a caregiver. As my grandfather "Pa" got older he become less able to care for himself and his home (which he built his with his own two hands!!!. This was extremely difficult for him, he was the most prideful man I knew-and strong like an ox! Realizing he couldn't care for the house and himself on his own, I stepped in as primary caregiver. It was painful to see my Pa's pride so hurt but ever since then I want to help anyone stay in their own home. I can't stand the thought of seniors being unable to stay in their homes, or unable to provide for themselves, or just being alone and lonely. I learned from my Pa what pride and hard work is, once he lost this, it broke my heart. Today, I find caregiving to be the most gratifying thing in my life. One personal achievement is that when my grandfather was forced to go to a hospital, rehab, or nursing home, he instantly begged me to bring him home- I always did and I think that meant the world to him. I am a very nurturing, loving, generous person. My best quality as a caregiver is my intuition, I can sense just what someone needs (usually). This quality helps me to make people comfortable, safe, and happy. Even the most timid, or independent people, I have befriended and earned their acceptance. I seem to mold to people, which is very helpful.