Geraldine T.

Hello, My name is Benta Russell. I began my personal-care career with Synod Residential Service, in August 2013. I have always done personal-care work since I was a young girl. Growing up in Kenya, it was my responsibility to care for my family's elderly. Every day I would take care of my grandparents by fetching them water from the river, cooking their meals. I also did their laundry, cleaned their dishes, and house. One of the many things I have learned throughout the years is that it is very important to be patient and understanding when providing aid to an individual. All the people I have helped have had different strengths and weaknesses, and as the personal-aide, it was my responsibility to understand this in order to adapt to the individual's needs. What I enjoy most about being a caregiver is developing a relationship with the client. As the relationship grows it becomes more than a job and is like finding a new friend. This is important to me because it makes the work that much more enjoyable for both the client and myself. My greatest achievement so far was getting my degree from Washtenaw Community College. There were many days and nights when I wanted to throw my textbooks in the garbage and walk away from school, but I didn't do that. I stuck it through to the end and am very proud to have earned my degree.

Hello, my name is Gerefe Freeth. I live in Ypsilanti, Michigan. I have been doing caregiving for the last six years. As a caregiver, this job is very rewarding and humbling. I'm thankful that I'm able to help to those who are unable to help themselves. I worked with several people in the past and I always get compliments and thank you notes from the family and the client itself. I treated all my clients like my own family. I grow up from a very close and loving family from the Philippines and I wanted to do the same to my future clients. I would like to work in a friendly and smoke free environment. I am willing to cook and prepare healthy vegetarian and vegan meals at your preference if it is necessary. Please let me know if you have questions feel free to message me. Thank you.