Carlos C.
$20.00 / hr
Washington, DC
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I am seeking employment as a professional caregiver because of my lifelong desire to help others achieve their goals. I found an outlet for this desire as a caregiver at Community Systems, Inc. I've worked there since 2008, helping supported individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve their personal outcomes. Two main facets of my time as a caregiver have kept me passionate about this work. The first is helping supported individuals get closer to their desired outcomes. One of the individuals whom I have supported for years has struggled with trusting the staff, and has a history of self-harm behaviors when he grows frustrated with communicating his needs. In my time working there, I have helped him build better communication strategies to the point that he can now let staff know about his needs with verbal or physical signs instead of harming himself. I have also worked with him on trusting the staff by building a relationship with him such that he no longer protests help with basic grooming and other daily tasks. Another supported individual wanted to build relationships in his neighborhood. I helped develop an ISP with him, and over a series of outings and experiences, I've had the joy of watching his happiness as he has developed the neighborhood relationships he desired. These experiences, big and small, are incredibly rewarding. The other facet that draws me to continue as a professional caregiver is the desire to make sure that no individual ever feels
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Groceries & Shopping
- Transferring & Mobility
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Job Interests
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
Skills & Expertise
- Hospice Care
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
Experience & Education
Assistant Manager
Community Services, Inc.
Northern Virginia Community College
Educator/Counselor
Community Services, Inc.
Host/Server
Coastal Flats
Coach/Instructor
Overtime Athletics
Performer/instructor
Off the cuff Productions, Sterling, VA
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