Stroke Caregivers in Portland - 4 caregivers found

I love helping people . I started this career because when my grandmother was sick I was her caregiver and I really love the way I can make a difference in people's life's. So I decided to become a certified nurse assistant and a home health aid . So I can help others the way I help my grandmother . I enjoy what I do . To me it's something rewarding.

Knowledgeable and compassionate nursing staff member diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of diverse backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

I believe I am a great caregiver because I genuinely care for the people I take care of and treat them as if they were my own family. I want them to be happy when they see me and be able to confidently say I take good care of them. A few years ago, I never saw myself doing this type of work whatsoever. I honestly really needed a job and a local nursing home hired me and took me through classes to get certified! I found myself there for over a year and I knew almost everyone by name on all of the halls. I had a special bond with one lady in particular and she always loved seeing me come into her room. She always made sure to tell me how good I'm doing. Overall, just knowing I am helping those who cannot help themselves gives me some sense of purpose and it makes me feel good. You get close to the people you take care of and they become like a grandma or grandpa to you. My favorite part about having a little extra time and sitting down to talk to some of the residents. I'm fascinated by what things were like 50+ years ago and hearing all about their life and experiences. I also enjoy looking at pictures with them. Every single one of them have different quarks and personalities and it's so fun talking to some of them. I am most proud of the way I can confidently say that I take GOOD care of my residents and that I do it for more than just a check. If I can go home with a clear mind and know for sure I did the best of my ability, I know I'm doing something right. I care for them like I would want someone to care for my mom or grandparents.

Registered Nurse with Multi State Active Unrestricted License. I have over 15 years experience caring for geriatric/elderly population. I have worked in home health and also long term care/nursing home setting. Established and ran my own in home foot care business, which specialized in trimming toenails for those with medical conditions or difficult nails.