Garwu M.

Being a caregiver for the past forty years has given me countless opportunities to help a variety of people. I have dealt with many different situations and illnesses in all age groups. I am a compassionate and patient individual. Nursing is my career. I started in 1978 as a certified nursing assistant and went on to graduate in 1995 as an LPN. My specialty is geriatrics mostly in skilled nursing facilities. Presently I work private care only. I much rather prefer to focus on individual care now. Having taken care of both of my parents at home and having years of nursing background, I am more than qualified to take care of your loved one. I will provide a relaxing, stimulating environment where they will feel safe. All the while making sure their daily needs are met. Providing nutrious meals and snacks is also important. I have specialized knowledge of Altzeimers and dementia. I have no problem giving insulin shots or morphine as I worked in hospice care. I am single with my son grown up. I have a very flexible schedule yet do make time for myself. I keep Sundays free for church and family. I prefer to work day hours, but will work some evenings if needed. I can only help your loved one if they are able to be mobile as I have a lifting restriction. I can assist someone in and out and up and down, but not if I have to lift. I also help with errands, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and will offer any helpful info if needed for your loved ones care. Thank you for taking the time to read about me.

I have a great passion for nursing and there is an endless love for what I do. My interest in nursing came about as a young 9 year old girl, when my mother would sometimes take me with to her home care jobs when permissible. I'd see how rewarding it was for her to assist someone else to be able to do what was challenging for themselves or, being able to just help someone to feel a little better when they were ill. She always talked to me growing up about her job and from that time, I knew that I wanted to be in the healthcare field. I have over 20 years experience as a caregiver, and I look forward to continuing my journey into becoming an RN In the very near future.