I became a certified nursing assistant, and from there i started working in acute care hospital, I became a care giver because of the compassion for caring for others. i love what i do. i love helping others, and i really love just being in the medical field, to show whom ever i'm assisting that i really care about their needs, and i am blessed to be given a chance to help other. My achievement that i am proud of is getting the chance to work in a children hospital, working with children with cancer, Just being in their present was a blessing, their strength and happy faces amaze me with tears of joy. I am the mother of four children, one passed away in 1989 now i have three, i have worked in the medical field for 25+ years, i like to travel, and spend time with my family, i am from Sacramento, California been here in Houston for 5 years.
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
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