10 caregivers with Stroke experience found near Union Mills
Strokes occur when a lack of oxygen causes sudden brain cell death. The oxygen deficiency is caused by either a blockage or tear in an artery supplying blood to the brain. Signs of a stroke include sudden loss of feeling and movement in one limb or one side of the body, as well as the loss of vision, balance, and consciousness. A stroke is also usually characterized by a sudden fall and vomiting, and is classified as a medical emergency. After an immediate hospital visit, stroke recovery requires assistance with daily activities, mobility, medications, and communication. Following a stroke, individuals may experience changes in memory, movement, appetite and eating ability, bladder or bowel function, sleep pattern, or judgment. To further the recovery process, caregivers should provide adequate social interaction to help individuals return to normalcy.
Became a caregiver to care for my Father in Law, Hospice trained me and he originally stayed in my home 5 months before passing at 92 years old. Since that time I've stayed with individuals and couples in different settings with different medical conditions. I am Good hearted, happy Christian woman; enjoy helping others-giving. Very sociable, kind, honest , trustworthy, dependable and caring. Love reading & cooking, If I can make a difference in the life of a loved one, then I am fulfilled.
I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant with the State of North Carolina for 9 years. My certification is current. I am also BLS/CPR certified which is also current. I have worked in long term care settings as well as assisted living. I am very passionate about what I do. I love helping people and taking care of them when they can no longer care for themselves. I am compassionate and empathetic. I have a heart for nursing.
I have been told I am very easy to talk to. I love helping others and have always wanted to work in the health care field. I enjoy being able to help those in need.
It makes me proud to know that I may have changed someone's life even if it's just a little. I am constantly praised and thanked for the work that I do and it makes me feel good and let's me know I have chosen the right profession. A personal achievement I am proud of is having my children. They keep me grounded and I love that they see me as an example and are learning to help and love others as I do.
I have been a caregiver since I was in my youth by taking care of my paternal grandmother and all her needs. Then I took care of my maternal grandmother on and off for about 25 yrs. I took care of my late husband who had cancer for 7 yrs and then my father who had dementia after a stroke for about 7 yrs between my sister and I. This was not a fulltime 24/7 situation but took up a lot of time out of my day. Then I took care of my newborn grandson for 2 years as my daughter was not well. After that my mom had several surgerys and had radiation. I have been staying with a 90 yr old woman who is an old friend here in Forest City but she has new help now. I guess it is in my genes to do this. I gives me satisfaction to know that I have helped someone to stay as independent as possible while helping them through their day. I want to get my CNA license so I can stay in this career.
As for a personal achievement I am proud of is that I worked for a motivational speaker who spoke about positive thinking and follow your dreams and he taught me a lot about life and how to enjoy every moment.
I look forward to each caregiving position that comes my way and doing my best to make a difference in that persons life. I am able to travel up to an hour one way for any position as that is the time I listen to music and tapes in my car.
I an very a very caring and dependible and compassiinate person
I alway wanted to be a nurse as a lil girl i had an Aunt that use ti be a nurse and dress in all white with the hat and i always said when i grow up i'm gonna be a nurse and take care of peoples. Helping Peoples.
My personality traits that make me a great caregiver are, I have a warm heart and I treat whomever I'm taking care of as family. I have always loved taking care of people and I feel like that younger generations could truly learn things from our senior citizens.
I became a Caregiver because I love the thought of helping someone in need. I am a firm believer in the Word of God by loving and serving someone who needs the assistance. I wanted to be there for people, to encourage them to have hope for it is the anchor of our souls. What I like about being a Caregiver is that not only are you caring for someone but your getting to know them, building personal relationships, and growing together in the work you do. I also love hearing stories, talking with them, how they were raised, what makes them happy or sad, how life was 50 years ago, what makes them feel appreciated or not appreciated and much more! A personal achievement I am proud of is that I have never been wrote up, got in any kind of trouble, neglected my patients, been fired, I also have had the experience to do medical work in Mexico villages for 2 months with a missionary team I went to school for! I am 21 years old and super outgoing. People who know me ask why I smile so much. I have been a missionary for 2 years on and off, now I am wanting to get back into working. I am a Christian, I am NOT ashamed, and I know because of Christ, He is the reason why I love this work.
I love taking care of people, I started out in a daycare with children then moved to geriatric care. Ive been a certified cna for 7yrs active. I also enjoy taking care of my 2 children what can I say careing for people is my calling.
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