Lillian K.

A caregiver of seven years trained to handle a variety of health and behavioral situations, I am aware of the impulse of families to want to ensure the health and well-being of loved ones. The help may just call for daily living activities with extra touches that make life worthwhile: decent exercise, tasty healthy meals, a clean, pleasant environment, a good listener and conversationalist, and kind, competent care. Some situations, however, require attending to seemingly insignificant, but crucial tasks, such as reminders to drink enough liquids, to move body and limbs periodically to avoid pressure points and muscle atrophy. I believe my care is dispensed with respect, kindness, and purpose, mindful their need for such greater than ever. A general "How are you?" might be followed with a specific "Do you feel dizzy",; and too long a spell on the couch will suggest an exercise or outside to smell the roses. The idea, above all, is to provide for the well-being of body and soul. A wise tip I learned is to give old people something to look forward to, whether a fun treat or an item in their bucket list. It may not always be possible, but sometimes, even just trying helps. My career history is eclectic, but caregiving suits me because I believe I make a difference in the lives of those in my care; more often than not, the tables are turned to make me pay attention. I consider my charges' health and well-being challenges, such as easing a cynic's attitude with kindness or making one's last days a comfort. By researching and learning about their ailments before I take over, I make certain I "do no harm". I have gained hands on and annual online training from Home Health Aide courses and nurse delegated work. An energetic, resourceful worker, I offer empathy, kindness, and a bright outlook. They are what I gave my mom, now lovingly sent off to join dad, with plenty to spare for others.

My daughter was born in 2001 with a very rare disorder which threw me into a unexpected situation of intensive care stays, surgeries, caring for many medical conditions, learning from doctors and was trained by nurses to care for my daughter so she would not have to live at Childrens Hospital. I learned and was able to care for my child, some things very difficult on many levels. My father is a retired orthepedic sugeon and Dr and my mother was a surgical nurse . They call me \"Dr Mom\". I take this as a very big compliment with their backgrounds. My daughters experiece has made me realize I lost my calling in the medical field. I am looking to do something flexible and give care I feel I am good at. I am looking to do this because I enjoy it. I am told over and over I should seek some type of employment in this field because I am \"so nice\". I can say I have a big heart and I enjoy family, my kids, helping others. I am not able at this time to work full-time as I have older kids and schedules with them but I am looking for the right opportunity to help others and in turn feel I am giving back in life. It makes me feel good to help others and make a difference in someone else life with companionship. I am not looking to do heavy house work but don't mind doing some simple chores.