Elaine M.
$18.00 / hr
Pomona, NY
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I have been around elderly and handicapped people all my life, I have life learning experience from helping and anticipating needs of people; I enjoy helping people. I have 3 qualities that my clients have told me that make me a good home health aide: I am a good listener, I am kind and I stay calm. It’s been said that listening is a fading art; 3 ways I achieve at this art: be curious, I love finding out about people, their history when they were a child, how they met their spouse, what their favorite foods are, what activities they like. Second, listen to what a person would like to do, to achieve that day or a goal to work on. I feel that part of my job is to allow my client to reach and live to their potential, so as I get to know them and see what they can do I let them and help them to do what they can't. Third, listen, as well as look/see any signs of physical discomfort or mental/emotional stress. Being kind and staying calm. These qualities play an important part of my job. I have learned in many jobs, both home aide and others that it makes my day go well to be kind and patient and calm; then it makes the clients day go well too! One achievement I am pleased with was when I worked with a dementia patient, as a live-in for a few days a week. I took initiative and as I sat with her during meals I would show her photos of family and encourage her memory and enjoyment in remembering and telling stories. I would also set the table with memorabilia which would bring recollection. This served as a plus for her family as when they came to visit she would interact with them.
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Groceries & Shopping
- Transferring & Mobility
- Exercise
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Job Interests
- Part Time
- Short Term
- Holiday Shifts
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
Skills & Expertise
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Arthritis
- Blood Disorders
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- COPD
- Dementia
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Hearing Disorders
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
Experience & Education
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