I became a caregiver because my mother was a caregiver for many years in geriactrics and also private duty and she enjoyed it so much that I thought it would possibly be something I would enjoy too and it was. I enjoyed being with the patients and taking care of them and helping them with their everyday needs. I found it very rewarding and also challenging sometimes but at the end of the day my client is very comfortable and happy. My personal achievement that I am so proud of is that the family members of my clients are very pleased in the special care I have given their loved ones. I am 54 years old and I take care of a beautiful mentally challenged lady of 66 years young in my home for the past 9 years and she has become part of our family. Caregiving is my life, it is the gift GOD has chosen for me and do it with pride. ... more