KAYLA RACHAEL L.

I have previously carried a Certified Nursing Assistance Licensure from 2012-2016. I have over 4 years of experience of being a caregiver with experience ranging from group homes, nursing homes, assisted living, memory care, and hospice care. I am very patient and kind and love helping those in need. Being a caregiver is something I am very passionate about and have decided to further my education by seeking another degree in the nursing field. My biggest personal achievement was that I was able to serve in the United States Air Force and earn a degree is Public Health and am still able to continue my education while continuing to be a caregiver to those in need.

I have had a life-long passion for working with adults who are differently abled, and have a great amount of compassion and empathy for such individuals. I started volunteering as a peer counselor when I was working on my bachelor's degree, and found it to be incredibly rewarding. After two more volunteering positions in human services, in addition to working as a case manager and caregiver with dementia-diagnosed clients, I decided that I wanted to dedicate my life to caregiving and social services, and continue this amazing journey. There is great satisfaction in being able to assist individuals who are in need of help to maintain a quality of life that they desire, in addition to helping people to better themselves. I am very proud of the work that I have accomplished both academically, in my community, and professionally. And lastly, here's a little bit about me: I have a BA in psychology and human services, and have aspirations to return to school for a doctorate in psychology. On a personal note, I am an artist in my down time, love my two dogs, appreciate the outdoors, am an avid gardener, and very much love cooking and baking.