Palliative Care Caregivers in Stonewall - 12 caregivers found

I was 15 years old and just started my freshman year of high school when I was placed in a class called Intergenerational Studies. For 2 hours each day I was taken to the nursing home called Golden Years there in Elgin, Tx. I started off just getting residents from their rooms to come and do activities with me. But it wasn't long and I was working side by side with CNAs, RNs, and at one point the DON had me shadow her for 2 weeks. I just got really interested and a few years after graduation and having my son, I pursued a CNA certification and was assigned the hospice hall and the "lockdown unit" which was occupied by the more violent patients and those with conditions such as Alzheimer's and/or parkinson's, as well as those with behavioral health conditions. I honestly just fell in love with everything about caring for the elderly. Even the hard and very emotional side of the care I provide is something I wouldn't want to stop doing. I would love to get my CNA back but just haven't attempted to do so since my husband passed in 2011. Since my high school days I have worked with all ages of people, from a 2 year old little princess to a 98 year old gentleman I referred to as Fred Astaire due to them looking like twins. He loved it and would smile so big when I walked in every day; and every day he would say "Good morning Ms. Judy (Garland). You feel like dancing the day away?" It's things like that for which I love my work. Please feel free to ask anything, I would love to tell everything now but there is just so much I've been blessed to have experienced with so many different people I'd never be done.

I am an EMT and have always loved taking care of people especially the elderly. I took care of my mother who had ALZ in a facility until she passed from Covid. I especially love taking care of end-of-life patients.

I am kind, compassionate , reliable and honest . I have provided excellent care for Seniors both within an agency, and privately for over ten years . I've cared for many Alzheimer's and Dementia patients and have a medical background . I am a happy and healthy mother of two wonderful children . I am outgoing and love pets , gardening and music . I really enjoy providing Senior Care, and enriching my life by helping others !

Hi my name is Frances Ureste I have been in the medical field taking care of the elderly for over 15 years. My experience in all these years has grown. I have worked with dementia and Alzheimer's patients, and have worked with respitory care as well. I've done some private care in between the years. Taking care of the elderly is my passion.

Hi. I am a retired RN with 26yrs experience. I have experience in acute care, home health care, hospice and long term care. I have also worked with Alzheimers/memory care patients. Vast nursing knowledge in post surgical care, medication management and comfort care.

I started doing healthcare since I graduated high school. I first started as a caregiver and really loved the experience of being able to help somebody who really needs it. I have been doing healthcare for about 4-5 years I love the experience of being able to be apart of something bigger to many people they might just see it as something small but to the person or person's that we are helping to them it's something bigger. I also like being a friend to my patients I love hearing their stories of when they were young and how they came to be. I like learning new things and new people and sometimes we come to learn new cultures. During COVID i have learned that being there for our patients goes beyond a caregiver you start being a part of their family which in the end is such a great feeling knowing that your hard work and dedication really matters.

I have been in the healthcare field since 1993. I enjoy taking care of people and making life easier. I have worked in Nursing homes,Private sitting and home health care. I know how to lift,shower,feed,cook,clean and listen. That's the first part of taking care of someone. Listen to what they need or what even if they can't communicate.

Hi my name is Samantha/Sam I am a Loving person, l love caring and taking care of those in need. I am very passionate of my work and care I give, I am a Spanish speaker as well Im really easy to get along with I always try my best to make my client happy and feel comfortable at the same time. I go above and beyond to treat and care for my client as if they we're family

Enjoy caring for the elderly. Very active with patient if they are mobile and able to be taken out. I've had patients I've taken to the movies, walking trails, lake, gone boating, shopping, out to eat, and basically get them out of the house to enjoy their day. If they are home bound I've baked with them some of their own recipes they may have. Because I love to bake from scratch. Cook, clean, and just spend time with them. I feel some don't have long why not make their last days good.

This is a time when many of our seniors lose their significant other, have lost friends and realize they are not far from it. Many have loss ability or function in their body and they need that extra care, tender, love, and a companion. No one wants to believe they are not what they use to be, strong, independent and happy, and struggle to admit they are not where they use to be and they need help. I love to be able to be that little light and extra help they can receive. A simple smile can always go a long way. The feeling is rewarding especially when the appreciation goes both ways.