Latoya O.

I became a Nursing Assistant when my grandfather was diagnosed with Cancer it was hard on my grandmother, but once I stepped in with bathing, helping with light housekeeping around the house or just letting my grandmother get out for an hour or two her load was lightened it was a blessing. I felt giving back to my grandfather for all the love and support he has given me all the years was truly from the heart, he later passed away within three months then my grandmother was diagnosed with Cancer and I stepped in for her with just myself and my little children and again it was a blessing but challenging at same time but God gave me strength through my trail and made me strong.If i can give that to everyone I come in contact with am complete because it's from the heart helping someone with a bath, dressing them for the day, of just having a conversation means a lot to so many.. I love what I do and can give another individual

I am a great caregiver because I naturally have an urge to help others. I have always placed a priority on helping other people. I want to make the world a better place and I do it with one home care patient at a time. I can be counted on to be there. Those needing home care services need a reliable and dependable caregiver. Trustworthy. Most people who need home care services are in a vulnerable position. They are inviting someone into their home. I am trustworthy. Flexible. I am also prepared to go with the flow, being flexible, even if a rigid schedule isn’t being followed. I have the ability to establish trust with clients and garner a supportive connection. I am a specialist with organization and setting up system that allow my clients to live an uncluttered existence. I am also a phenomenal HEALTHY cook! As a lifelong education (with three college degrees), I think it is important, as feasible, to connect clients to current events and encourage activities or exposure which would stimulate their senses. I first became interested in caregiving ten years ago when my grandmother came to live with me after a stroke. I cared for her until she passed after which my grandfather developed cancer from which he ultimately passed. I learned from the experience so much and through it formed a lifelong commitment to caring for others through their life challenges.