Stroke Caregivers in Bracken County - 26 caregivers found

I am a dedicated State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA/CNA) with over 15 years of experience as a caregiver and have provided care to individuals in different settings. I value integrity and compassion as key in pursuit of my career and strive to achieve this with the principle of treating people how you want to be treated. I started caregiving as part time while in college and it turned out to be a humbling and rewarding career for me. Humbling in way that it has made me to appreciate life, and rewarding for being a part of making someone's life better.

I'm dependable, compassionate and patient . I love helping others. I care about other's wants and needs. I will go the extra mile for my clients just to see their sweet smile. What I enjoy the most about being a caregiver is knowing I made a difference in their daily life and improved their overall well-being.

Approximately 15 years ago, I became my mother's Caregiver after she came home from Rehab for a major stroke. After working in a Family Medical office for a couple years, I began my Caregiver career. In the past 10+ years, I have worked as a Home Health Aide and CNA, providing many services to families and their loved ones, including (but not limited to) Alzheimers, Dementia, Quadriplegic, and Hospice Care. Services provided include companionship, transportation, meal prep, feeding, light housekeeping, pericare, input/output, taking and recording vitals, catheter care, colostomy care, medication reminders, assistance with bathing, showers, dressing, transfers, wound care maintenance, and oxygen maintenance. My special focus has been with Alzheimer's and Dementia care. I am a CNA and certified in CPR and First Aid, and continue to work on completing additional medical courses and pursue avenues to help strengthen me as a Professional Caregiver. I also maintain current Individual Professional Liability Insurance. Your loved ones peace of mind, comfort and health is my priority.

State Certified in May 2001 as a Certified Nurse Aide In a long term care setting. St. Elizabeth Hospice for 8 years providing Palliative, Respite and End of life care in the patients home and Inpatient settings. Followed by a committed record of reliability and strong ability to establish rapport with patients, family and staff. To Succeed, and always show continuous improvement are a few words that have always compelled me to become a caregiver, To ensure a compassionate, professional delivery of care to each patient. Currently working in a outpatient clinic as a Certified Hemodialysis Patient care Technician providing hemodialysis under the supervision of a RN.

Hi my name is Julie:) I became a caregiver after helping my own parents. I have been caregiving for over 10 years. I didn't realize there were so many people in need. I have learned so much and continue learning. I'm so passionate about caregiving for I also was in a wheelchair the first years of my life as a child. Now I'm healthy and strong, but I know what it feels like to be dependent on people and my best strength is to anticipate your needs before you have to ask. I lived in California all my life. I just moved to Kentucky. I took care of my beautiful mom and a wonderful lady for over 6 years. They both passed away within 6 months of each other, broke my heart to pieces. I have family in Kentucky and decided to move. I've been here 2 weeks and ready to start my life. When your caregiving, your a care provider, friend, advocate, and grow so close and love the people you take care of. This profession has enriched my life, and it's my calling. I look forward to meeting you:)

I have the experience you are looking for! I am a 57 year old lady with 33 years of registered nursing experience! I have worked with premie newborns to the elderly up to 104 yrs old! I am very loyal and trust worthy. I became a Caregiver because as a teenager, my family took care of my grandfather who was bedridden and had dementia. I was in charge of his breakfast and morning medicine. I found much fulfillment and dedication to help those who can not help them selves. My personal achievements that I am so proud of, is that of the personal relationships I have made throughout my career! One client asked me, "Why are you so nice to me?" I replied, "Because you are my friend." She nodded her head and smiled ear to ear! That one moment brought me so much joy and satisfaction! I was born to be a caregiver!

I am a very outgoing and caring person. I love helping people in any way I can. I am a naturally giving,caring person that thrives on making some else better. I have an associates degree of RN and have taken care of people with a wide variety of conditions. I am educated and skilled in the nursing field and believe it is my calling. I treat my patients as if they were part of my family and want nothing but their happiness and wellness to be as full as possible.

I am very customer service based. I like to provide top care for anybody who I take care of. I am very patient and an EXCELLENT listener, communicator, and problem solver. I like to turn frowns upside down with a sense of humor, positive affirmations, encouragement, empowerment, and acknowledgement I like to listen and hear people talk about their woes so they have somebody whom they can feel safe and comfortable expressing themselves to and provide a listening and empathetic and sympathetic ear and to provide encouragement and empowerment. What I enjoy most about being a care giver is easing my clients' worries about being properly cared for and easing their worries about having a stranger in their house. I also enjoy giving and respecting my clients' autonomy and abilities to provide for themselves where and when they can. I am proud that in every job that I have had I advanced quickly because I am a quick learner, and am able to execute every task and job with enthusiasm and top quality work. I take pride in offering top tier work ethic.

Patient, compassionate, and understanding are all words to describe my work ethic. I've had quite a bit of experience with many different patient types, and I believe it's my calling. I truly want to make a difference in peoples lives, and what a better way, than to pay forward with a safe and comfortable life for the patients/residents. I'm CPR-certified.

After taking care of my great grandmother and watching my grandmother be a nurse for 18 years I was hooked. I love to be the person who makes my pt lives better or just a smile on their face. I love meeting and caring for new individuals and being apart of their life, care and family.