Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Caregivers in Alabaster - 45 caregivers found

Hey, I'm Shakara Boles and for over the last 2 years and 4 months I been working with resident in a nursing home. I have a bachelors in psychology. But some where along the way I just fell in love with taking care of people. I knew that I wanted to help people but did not know it was by becoming a CNA. I'm very hardworking, determined, kind hearted, loving, and caring. Also ontop of working I am a mother of a 5 year old daughter and 6 months ago added another child into my daily routine my 4 year old niece. I'm a cheer coach ontop of that but never is to busy to take care of everything that's need to be done. I really didn't know what I would be doing after graduating school but before I graduated from college; I took a CNA course to make extra money but after doing it for so long I just fell in love with it all and I just couldn't leave it. I enjoy every moment about being a caregiver because I know I'm making a big difference into someone else life especially someone family member that they care for. It's never a dual moment having this as a career but it helps motivate you and keep you up on your toes to make sure that someone that is not related to you get all the help they need. I am proud of everything I have accomplish in my life time because I'm making a future that not only for me but my child and niece as well. One thing I am proud of that I can say is that becaming a CNA was the best decision I made because it helped me to become a better person and my love has grown even more because of this. I would not change any decision I made to become one.

I became a caregiver/cna because of my mother(the care she received) to make a difference in the quality of life of a loved ones life Hands on care, the knowledge I learn from different patients and apply it to my caregiving the personal growth I have gained with the knowledge I have learned I am a very compassionate person Over 20 years experience in being a nursing assistant/caregiver (private duty,home health,nursing/rehab facility) (received certification added to registry in 2008) On Alabama state nursing registry Dedicated, hard working, dependable, honest I am a very compassionate person whom gives loving care from my heart with gentle hands down to earth fun loving

I feel I'm a great care giver because I pride myself on my patients and treat them as if there a family member of my own

Some of my personality traits to help me be a great caregiver are. Compassion - I have the ability to translate empathic feelings into action desire to alleviate suffering. Optimism - I expect a favourable or positive outcome with every patient. Confidence -I am sure of self and my abilities. My attraction to wanting to be a caregiver was taken care of a close family member. I learned that I'm passionate about helping people and improving the daily lives of individuals in need of care. What I enjoy most about being a caregiver is the ability to be someone's companion, so that they're not lonely and providing them with a sense of joy. Personal achievements, that I am proud of is knowing that I do have the ability to solve problems and overcome hardship, and challenges that comes with life.

I've been a caregiver for twenty-six years specializing in Alzheimer's, Dementia, Medication Management, fall prevention, Diabetes Management, Meal Preparation, and everyday living activities. My goal is to make everyday life easier for your love one.

I love taking care of the elderly and being there for them. When I was a child I always had the passionate of taking care of people. That I can do for those that can't afford or take care of themselves; and never know I might need someone to take care of me one day. It gives me the right to do what I been wanting to do since I was a child. To take care of people that really need it.

I became a caregiver because I love helping other people. I just feel like its my calling. I like to see people be happy and have a good quality of life and at the same time maintain a sense of independence as much as possible. I am proud to have raised two wonderful adult children and see them accomplish their goals. I am a certified CNA and have been in the health care field for 20 plus years and I enjoy working with people.

be a caregiver comes form my heart i began giving care when i was a young girl. i like to make somebody loved and cared for. Am proud when somebody is proud of my job and happy. am a very joyful person.

I am a patient and compassionate caregiver. I grew up caring for my Grandmother and Aunt, I enjoy the company of elderly people. I was attracted to be a caregiver because I feel as if it is my calling. I enjoy seeing the happiness and satisfaction on my clients when we accomplish tasks that seem difficult to them. A personal achievement for me is the bonds I create with my clients and just being able to make someone feel good about themselves.

I am a single parent of two girls. I am currently enrolled full time in nursing school. I am Certified in both Nurse Assistant and CPR. I chose to be a caregiver because I am passionate about helping others. I am fully dedicated to assisting, and supporting my clients with any physical, social, and emotional needs, to insure their quality of life and daily activities can be the best possible. I have five years of nursing assistant experience. This includes hospital and ambulatory settings. When my mom was diagnose with stage four cancer in 2008, I took personal care of her at home, until she passed in April of 2012. I know that both chronic and acute illnesses can be stressful for both the client and family members, and having an experience, dedicated, and compassionate caregiver can make all the difference. Allow me to make that difference in your family.