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What makes me a great health care provider is I have grown up watching my grandmother who raised me be the most compassionate and empathetic person I've ever met when she was a nurse for 47 years. I've taking care of my great grandmother until she passed away and I've also taken care of hospice patients and held her hands and saying to them while they passed with no one else in the room. I have a lot of compassion I have a huge heart it's always what I want to do is to feel like I make a difference in someone's life. Caring for other People is rewarding, of course there's bad days and good days, but when you help a client or a resident and they appreciate it and they know that you were there for them it makes it all worthwhile

Skills & Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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My first experience as a caregiver was working in a group home for individuals who have developmental disabilities. I worked in two different group home settings. One home was all male and the other was primarily female. I gained experience working with clients in wheelchairs; who had dementia, seizures, ostomy bags, 02 machines, CPAP machines; who needed ADL assistance, feeding assistance, bed pan usage, etc. I enjoyed my work because it didn't feel like I was working. In between doing the tasks that were needed of me, I enjoyed my client's company and engaged them in activities to help enrich their lives. When I moved to St. Louis I worked as a Home Health Aid and worked with clients who had Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's, in hospice, multiple sclerosis, etc. I worked in client's homes and sometimes alongside other caregivers to help provide the best care possible. I am currently Adult CPR and First Aid certified, I was a certified Med tech in both NJ and MO state so I have some knowledge of medications. I hold a BA in Psychology and am trained in behavioral management techniques. I just like giving back. I used to work retail, but never enjoyed my jobs because I never felt like they were jobs that really made a difference. I got my degree in Psychology in hopes to work with people who need someone to be there for them. I enjoy knowing that I can put a smile on someone's face.
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