Richard Gahr High School

My endless passion for caring for others. Being primary caregiver for my grandmother is what made me want to make a career out of caregiving. She suffered from dementia and Alzheimer's. Things I enjoy most about being a caregiver is being able to help one in need, to be a difference maker in one's and ensuring all clients receives the best quality care and to know they have someone to count on to help. Relieving families of stressful cases or being that someone for someone who's alone. I'm most proud of my business accomplishments, I own two businesses daycare facility and party rental business.

A few years ago I became a caregiver at one of the local senior living facilities truthfully out of necessity and convenience. I discovered however that I possessed the perfect gifts; patience, a listening ear, compassion and attitude for those in need of care. What caregivers do is very intimate in nature and I feel accomplished when I am able to serve and care for the personal needs of my clients in such a way that they maintain their dignity and self respect. It gives me great satisfaction to know that my work contributes to improving the quality of life to my clients. I feel most accomplished when I'm told that they miss me when I'm off or say they want me to be with them when they transition on.

I believe I am patient, considerate and understanding. I have a strong work ethic so expect me to be on time, follow tasks in a timely manner and have a clear communication of what is expected of me. I offer support and encouragement. I am honest and trustworthy. I have a great sense of humor and will always make the person I am caring for comfortable. I am certified in CPR through Red Cross and certified BLS provider (CPR/AED) certified through American Heart Association. I am currently a student at California School Of Health Sciences pursuing Phlebotomy.

I am a care giver because I am very dependable, patient, and understanding. I have a lot to offer/bring to the table. Being a caregiver fits who I am. I am have what it takes to be n effective caregiver which makes being a caregiver natural for me. But being a caregiver I come across different jobs and personalities which presents a challenge. Which is why I love doing what I do as a care provider.

I have a compassion and love for Caring for people. I love the challenge in caring for others. I currently work part time at a Assistant Living Facility and the residents love me as much as I love them. I am 60 and I am a Christian woman. I love the outdoors and I love working with people. I also work as a Drug and Alcohol Tech and I am a Hospice Volunteer as well as doing a Homeless Ministry. Love sports especially the Dodgers, Lakers, and Rams. I play Senior Womens Traveling Softball as well as Scuba Dive, Hike, Ride my Bike, Fish, Bowl and Camp. Love the outdoors as well as pets.