Palliative Care Caregivers in Collegeport - 5 caregivers found

I have been a caregiver 26 years. I have experience working with elderly and disabled patients. I have learn to communicate with nonverbal people to know their needs and wants. I'm a very compassionate, caring and outgoing person. It's important to me that my clients/ patients are comfortable; well cared for. I became a caregiver due to having a daughter with disabilities.

I am compassionate and enjoy providing service which allows the clients more freedom. The security of dependable help is key for the client and the trust bestowed on us as caregivers is a gift.

I have a happy, bubbly personality. I love to laugh and have fun. I cared for my mother for 2 years. She was completely blind so I cared for her 24/7. I assisted with taking her to the bathroom, bathing, dressing, brushing teeth, brushing hair, incontinence . Washed/ dried clothes, linens, towels, grocery shopping, cooking all meals, washing dishes. Cleaning the house, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping. Administered medications. Driving her to all doctor appointments, kept track of all doctor diagnosis. Worked with home health agency - coordinated all nurse, PT, OT, speech/memory therapist, Commission for the blind visits. Paid bills and reconciled bank accounts and any other financial business. Offered companionship, friendship. Finalized all burial matters. Cared for my brother for 1 year. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Dealt with the VA regarding his health care and a fiduciary for his Military pension. I was his representative payee for Social Security benefits. He had agent orange, loss of cartilage in his knees and couldn't walk, neuropathy, diabetes, liver disease/failure cancer, high ammonia levels causing confusion, memory loss and violent tendencies. He was very challenging - personal care was handled by my husband (I was his little sister and he would not allow me to care for him in that manner). Worked with home health care agency like my mother. Worked with hospice. Helped care for my husband's father for 4 months. Brought my father in-law home from nursing home where he was placed on hospice immediately. He had three strokes requiring stents. Last stroke paralyzed his right arm and leg and impaired his speech Managed all doctor, hospice nurse, therapist visits. Insured that all necessary medical equipment was ordered and delivered - hospital beds, shower benches, wheel chairs, walkers, breathing equipment, oxygen tanks, etc. for all three relatives.

Hi, my name is Sierra Jones and I'm 23 years old. I love working for the elderly or should I say people in general that need help with anything with their daily lives. I take pride in being able to help people and makes my heart smile to see my clients smile on their faces. Being a caregiver is not for everyone but for me it's my passion, I will not stop here... future nurse in the making.

-Great communicator; Respectful; Dependable; Time Punctual; I take pride in my job being done the correct way; the first time. - I enjoy helping the elderly and being able to be that person to put a smile on their face brings me a sense of joy . - I mostly enjoy the conversations that i have with my clients; i love being able to sit back and go back into time with them. - Ive accomplished 3 different certifications in the past two years.