Parkinson's Disease Caregivers in Iroquois County - 9 caregivers found

Becoming an CNA became important in my life as my grandmother was in need of some assistance and I was unaware of all the things that was needed so I went to learn received my certificate and feel in love with taking care of the elderly I have been working in this field for 20 years and I LOVE IT!!!!!

My Name is Pearlie, I have always had the caretaker trait since I was around 10 years old. I was the grandkid that wanted to stay in the house and help my grandmother take care of my granddad and the person that want a babysitting job in the summer to help out the family. It make me feel good to do for others when the can't or have no one to help them complete their daily living duties. I'm a medical assistant and Certified Nursing Assistant and would like to get back into the CNA side to have more hands on taking care of people again that is my passion.

Hello there! My name is Michelle and I have been caring for someone since I was in the 10th grade. (Years ago) I moved in with my grandmother, she had been a widow for about 3 years. She was suffering from depression, breathing issues and I know many more health issues that later claimed her life. Her living conditions weren't the best and she totally refused to go to the doctor. I arranged for her to move into an apartment which she enjoyed for about 2 years. I never thought that I would be working in this field. I originally went to school for administration careers. But to see their faces light up when you please them is why I continue to work in this field. Plus I have the satisfaction of knowing that care was administered properly. I have worked with the elderly, as well as, individuals with special needs. Very willing and ready to meet your families needs.

I became a caregiver because it fufills my heart, mind , and soul. I get great satisfaction knowing that I can help keep a person safely and comfortably in their home. Meeting new people and their families has given me a lot of knowledge to use for the next job I am fortunate to receive. My years of experience have taught me to have patience and compassion for each person because everybody is different in their own way. I have raised an incredible teenager who is thriving in life. One of the things I am most proud of is that I took care of my mother who was dying of lung cancer. I was the best advocate for her that I could be. I kept her safe and comfortable to live out the last days of her life. I have done a little of everything in the medical field. I have worked in the ER, assisted living, home health and hospice and live in private duty. When I am not working I enjoy reading, camping, and spending time with my family.

I believe growing up with my grandma gave me hope to help the elderly. Being able to say I helped with people grandparents and mothers or fathers. Absolutely everything from taking care of the elderly to companionship. Becoming a better person then yesterday.

I am very Maticulous w everything.. Longevity, dependable, reliable, outgoing and a over achevier. Giving my heart to those who need it most ..putting a smile on the face of a patient and giving the family the stress less part of not having to take care of there family but enjoy what time is left w them.My most rewarding goal would be meeting lots of diff people from diff backgrounds and hearing all there stories good and bad !! [?]

a little bit about me, I've been a caregiver since I was about 17, I am now 25. I've done residential care, home care & private care. I've cared for individuals with a wide range of disabilities & illnesses. I'm not easily intimidated by the kind of care an individual will need, we all deserve to have the help we want or need when necessary without it feeling as though it's burdening someone. I always think of the individuals I care for as my family when caring for them. I treat those who need care just like I would want someone to treat my own family & I feel like that's very important.

I Love my career. I have been a CNA for 10 years. I worked in an ER for 8 years and have 2 years of nursing home experience. I believe in giving the best quality of care.

What make me be a good caregiver is that I make sure the clients feel at home and have fun play games watch tv listen music Sit outside if it's nice out. I use to work in a nursing home then I went to caregiving because I use to help my step mom takin care of a lady.