Vanessa S.

Caregiving is so rewarding....Just a mere. "Thank you for doing this for me, for helping me!" from all your patients makes you feel so good=:) Caregiver job is hard work and I appreciate all the Caregivers. As a CAREGiver, you provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes. These services generally fall under three categories: Companionship Home Helper Personal Care Companionship services are those that stimulate, encourage and assist an individual. The primary responsibilities of Companionship services include the following: Providing companionship and conversation Providing stabilization and assistance with walking Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders The primary responsibilities of Home Helper services include the following: Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.) Washing and ironing laundry Running errands Accompanying clients to appointments Personal Care services are personal in nature and often include assistance with activities of daily living. The primary responsibilities of Personal Care services include the following: Assisting with bathing Assisting with grooming Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues I am creative personable, results-oriented professional with my brilliant educational background and exceptional tender loving care to my patients.

I became a caregiver because it makes me feel so good; at the end of the day when I lay my head down to sleep, I know I've done my best for someone in need............... I have made real life long friends with some families after I've long been gone as a caregiver. I enjoy the person to person aspect the most............... Recently I was able to help a stroke victim that no one thought she would be able to understand direction again. I went to the library found colorful interesting books from the children's center, also coloring books with markers and right away she started to listen to the stories and color in the book. baby steps sometimes add up............... Living in San Francisco area for the last 3+ years............... I raised 5 children in a town with 42 people, the nearest larger town had 450. I lived in Cooperstown Pa. for over 25 years. I'm good with finding a way to get things done when no one else can............... I am experienced in all areas of Care-giving............... I also have extensive experience with Dementia............... I currently have Stroke, Dementia and Alzheimer’s training, and certified in First Aid............... I have a reliable clean Honda Accord, Cell Phone with GPS, Read/Write English............... I care.!............... I am a patient person, and I handle emergencies with calmness...............