Rachel E.

Compassion and empathy for others are traits that enables me to work well as a caregiver. The study of Gerontology at Edwards university convinced me that Positive Aging or Aging Gracefully is really attainable with the right tools and the right attitude in place. My mother assisted the elderly, I would help her from time to time. I knew it was the right thing to do. When I graduated high school, I went to work in a Nursing home as a Nurses Aide. The thing I enjoy most about caregiving is being able to encourage others to live and enjoy life one day at a time in spite of the circumstances. Securing the 83 hrs of Gerontology at St. Edwards University and the time I learned and worked for the City of Austin for 22 years. I started as a volunteer, Senior nutrition aide, promoted to Site Mgr. , promoted to Site Mgr. Supervisor, Promoted to Project Director, Senior Employment. When I retired I was acting Program manager of Senior Programs. These are two achievement I'm proud of. The greatest achievement was when a Hospice client was motivated, got up from bed and starting fixing her breakfast again.

From Childhood There has been an unconditional love in my heart for people, children And animals . I would care for Family, Friends,and all animals when I was young, a care that never stopped! Animals, smoking, Wounds, or incontinence, nothing really bothers me. My mother had and past due to severe epilepsy complications, father massive organ cancer, late husband had brain cancer, my grandmother had polio and lived 22 yrs in cast iron lung, I learn every day to provide for the needs that are needed for the people I care for and their family. Conditions turn into multiple problems so education must grow with needs of those you care for. This allows me to stay with them through their changes and some I have learned about that allows me to improve their health and fulfill their dreams or final wishes and giving guidance and comfort to family. Also diabetics, Graves disease, Hashimoto. I learn to cook special foods. Trained / certified in Herbal medicine and Essential oils therapy. Customers Confined to wheelchair, transferring To and from for toilet,bed And showers. customers with Diabetes, Dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, PTSD lead me to training dogs for disabilites to help in aiding above situations. I watch , monitor and ease pain confusion and fear that comes with problems. I can and do handle all the situations that are to much for most. I do it with compassion ,love, respect and leave them with dignity,pride and respect intact. I carry a class A license, with clean background and fully insured. I am here for you!