Parkinson's Disease Caregivers in Woodstock - 254 caregivers found

hello to whom may be reading this, I'm Ashley I'm a CNA been one since 2009. I love helping and taking care of people, its just a part of me. I have e been finger printed and am on the IDPH registery.

I have been a caregiver for the last 18 years. I received my CNA Licence in 2007. I also have a degree in criminal justice. I enjoy being a caregiver it brings joy to me knowing I am caring for a person who truly needs me. I am able to do my CNA duties along with providing companionship.

I have been a C.N.A for over 20 yrs.Have work in a hospital nursing home and hospice care. I have also worked with elementary school. What I love about my job is the patients and family's and the care I am able to provide. I am a very cheerful and happy person I am told my laugh is contagious.

I am very patient and gentle,I always adapt to new situation and condition. I am not a perfect being but I love to learn and I accept corrections . I am humble, respectful and trustworthy. I have been a caregiver for 3years now and still counting it has been interesting for me doing this job and I feel amazingly joyful helping seniors. I enjoy the fact that most seniors I have worked for have never given a bad report about me and the smile and comfort they show when I work with them.

I became a nurse Assistant because my grandmother had Alzheimer's I needed to understand how I can help I am patient and love people. What I like about being a caregiver is changing peoples lives in a dignified way if makes me happy that I am helping to improve there quality of life. My biggest achievement is my son and education I am open minded people person team player good listener I can cook organize compassionate and always willing to learn new things everyday.

This is what I have a passion for I've been doing this job for the past 20 years, I am a certified nursing assistant. I love taking care of elderly people children and I the experience how to care for hospice patienta, and Alzheimer, Dementia patient Bathing and shower, prepare a meals and Medications Reminder, Transportations, Companionship, feeding and Shopping grocery, Housekeeping house organization,I'm a very responsible person ,friendly, lovely caring person and Trust worthy, and I'm on time ability to do all my job.

When my mother was ill, I was the one she would call to make her scrambled eggs. I took her to the swimming pool and hot tub to get exercise and relaxation. I cut her hair, took her to doctor's appointments and then lunch, and generally gave her some companionship. As I dusted her knickknacks, she told me where each was from. Mom died in 2002. When dad was ailing, some of my family tried to move him into assisted living, but he wanted to stay in his own home. I gave up my apartment and moved in with him, while working in publishing during the day. We had a great time together for a year and a half. Just after he died, I lost my job because I had spent too much time with dad. That evening, the daughter of a neighbor I'd assisted over the years called me, asking if I could help her mother. That began years of caregiving in which I have helped people stay in their homes, and enjoy life. I've brought my keyboard and played hymns and popular songs, singing with them and laughing. As a caregiver, I am simply happy to help my people stay in their own familiar setting. I believe the way I interact with them makes them happy. And my cooking makes them extremely happy! I built my cooking experience on my mom's, then learned to cook for fewer than 8 people! I edited three "Taste of the Country" cookbooks, working with a professional dietician who taught me many ways to fit dietary needs while providing tasty food.

I am a friendly and caring person. I always look at caring for our elderly as an honor and privilege. I get to see through the eyes of our elderly past events, share in their excitement of what they accomplish in the present moment.

Being a caregiver has become the most rewarding job. I worked closely with a family the last three years, and being able to provide in home care, and allowing husband and wife to stay together was wonderful. I have 20+years of experience.

Calm, upbeat demeanor to give patients more than just a caregiver but to give them a friendActive listening skills to take my time to understand what a patient is trying to communicate Capability to monitor effectively and tell when something needs to be changed to a patient's routineExceptional cooking skills to accommodate any diet restrictionsFamiliarity with medical software Bilingual in English and Spanish Knowledge on how to use a glucometer, electronic blood pressure unit, oxygen equipment, and a variety of other medical devices.very reliable, flexible, resourceful and trustworthy person. Skilled professional in the field of customer service, elderly and comfort care. I'm a happy, family oriented and disciplined person. In my years experienced as a caregiver, I've satisfied and exceeds ALL my client's and their family's expectation both from non-medical services I provide and interpersonal relationship. Here are some of the services and skill set I am able to provide; Respite and hospice care, dementia, hearing disorder, safety shower assist, grooming, dressing, safety & comfort check, exercise, doctor's appointment escort, meal preparation, meds reminder, light housekeeping, companionship etc.