Stroke Caregivers in Collegeport - 14 caregivers found

I have been a Caregiver for approximately 10 years. I love what I do and believe if you dont have a calling for this type of work then dont do it! I have always been very easy going and work with my clients for any situation.

My name is Kathleen and I have been caring for infants and adults for over 10 years. After graduating High School, my grandmother became ill and needed a full time caregiver. I wasn't sure how I would do but it didn't take long to realize I enjoyed taking care of others. Soon after my children were born I began working at a daycare, so that I would be able to take my children with me to work. I enjoyed taking care of infants and toddlers, but as my children got older and started school full time I decided to apply at an assisted living facility. After working there about 6 months I decided this would be my career path. I took an accredited course to become a certified nurses aide and began working at a skilled nursing facility. I have heard so many memories and stories from my sweet residents, and the joy on their faces make me feel like I am making a difference.

I have been certified for 25 years and I love helping people giving the sense of help.

Making my patien feel happy and that some one is there to listen to them Help them smile make them campanion Provide for them o why they need help with make them feel some is there to care for them

I have been working as a Nurse Aide for about four months. I completed my training, and am waiting on the results of my state test for my CNA license. When you become a CNA, it gives you the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of people, which is something I've always wanted to do. The job can be very demanding, but it is also very rewarding. The relationships you build with your patients are like no other, and it is a good feeling when you can help your patients feel better. I first thought about becoming a CNA when my grandfather was diagnosed with a terminal illness similar to Parkinson's. Hospice came into our home to care for him when it became too much for us to handle on our own. They were very helpful, and provided him with not only care, but also companionship. Seeing the difference that they made not only for my grandfather, but also for me and the rest of my family, that is what made me want to get into healthcare. I believe that is what makes me a great caregiver. I think about each of my patients as if they are my own family. And if they were, I would want only the best care for them. That is why I always strive to do the absolute best I can to care for my patients.

I honestly went right in to provider as a young 19 yr girl. This is my calling always will be to make someones day with just a simple gesture or a smile. I think what attracted me as young girl that cared totally 100 percent was just living the life I had and pushed myself to be a bigger and better person,I lived with my grandmother and then she lived in the nursing home and I would always go and be with her and the residents. I appreciated my life by viewing what others lived...Sometimes not so fortunate. Will I enjoy being a care taker to brighten someones day with a act kindness and just being myself...knowing I made a difference in someones Day. My personal acheivment I Made was always knowing that everyone knew that I worked with. Bosses Case managers Nurses.Doctors friends that I totally would Give 100 percent of me rather if it came out good or bad I was always viewed as A great employee and Friend ...Giving a 100 percent of me...

I am compassionate and enjoy providing service which allows the clients more freedom. The security of dependable help is key for the client and the trust bestowed on us as caregivers is a gift.

I have a happy, bubbly personality. I love to laugh and have fun. I cared for my mother for 2 years. She was completely blind so I cared for her 24/7. I assisted with taking her to the bathroom, bathing, dressing, brushing teeth, brushing hair, incontinence . Washed/ dried clothes, linens, towels, grocery shopping, cooking all meals, washing dishes. Cleaning the house, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping. Administered medications. Driving her to all doctor appointments, kept track of all doctor diagnosis. Worked with home health agency - coordinated all nurse, PT, OT, speech/memory therapist, Commission for the blind visits. Paid bills and reconciled bank accounts and any other financial business. Offered companionship, friendship. Finalized all burial matters. Cared for my brother for 1 year. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Dealt with the VA regarding his health care and a fiduciary for his Military pension. I was his representative payee for Social Security benefits. He had agent orange, loss of cartilage in his knees and couldn't walk, neuropathy, diabetes, liver disease/failure cancer, high ammonia levels causing confusion, memory loss and violent tendencies. He was very challenging - personal care was handled by my husband (I was his little sister and he would not allow me to care for him in that manner). Worked with home health care agency like my mother. Worked with hospice. Helped care for my husband's father for 4 months. Brought my father in-law home from nursing home where he was placed on hospice immediately. He had three strokes requiring stents. Last stroke paralyzed his right arm and leg and impaired his speech Managed all doctor, hospice nurse, therapist visits. Insured that all necessary medical equipment was ordered and delivered - hospital beds, shower benches, wheel chairs, walkers, breathing equipment, oxygen tanks, etc. for all three relatives.

I really enjoy working with people as well as building a relationship with other's, I love that I'm able to help other's in any kind of way that I'm able to. I'm very patient and compassionated. In this job line you have to have lots of patience as well as getting to know as much as you can about your patient, and always see the positive and give praise to you client, so they know that they are not alone. I love to be able to help other's on a daily as well as get to hear great stories of my clients, and to grow as part of someone's family, I come from a big family and love to get closer and grow a bond with others as well. One of my best personal achievements that I've experienced was to help mentor one of my patients who had once lost all her hope to that she would be able to walk again, and I would praise her every single day on how proud of her I was that she never gave up and she was not alone on this journey of recovery, I help her set goals for us to try and complete at months at a time. My words of encouragement stuck to her as well as light up her face every day that I walked into her home and within no time we were able to show off her skills of relearning how to be able to walk on her own. Which made my heart so happy that because of me being me and loving to help other's was accomplished and we would set another goal to accomplish. The bond that I'm able to have with elders who feels as if they no longer have support. Till this day I'm proud to say even though that client is able to do things on her own and is no longer in need of a caregiver, we still have the closest bond that we had when I was there to help her in her time if need from all the times she felt she wanted to give up. For me giving up is never a option and your never be on the journey alone.

Hi, my name is Sierra Jones and I'm 23 years old. I love working for the elderly or should I say people in general that need help with anything with their daily lives. I take pride in being able to help people and makes my heart smile to see my clients smile on their faces. Being a caregiver is not for everyone but for me it's my passion, I will not stop here... future nurse in the making.