Sage College

Hello. I am an LPN, seeking to be a caregiver. I recently took care of my mother who was fighting a bout of depression. I realized how valuable being with her every day was and how effective working one on one was! Now that she no longer needs me there everyday, i would like to find other opportunities to work with someone in need. I am a mother of four grown children and married for 30 years. I have always loved taking care of my family and others in my nursing career.

I have always been a very caring person. In junior high I volunteered to work with handicapped children. My major in college was social work. I loved (and do love) every minute of being a mother. I volunteered in both my daughter's pre-school and elementary school. I later got my medical assisting certification. The idea of being a companion came out of helping someone I knew who became ill. Without someone to help her, there were many things she would not have been able to get done. If I needed help I would want someone caring and kind to make my life easier and fun, and I think I can do that.

I currently work as a direct support professional at Saratoga Bridges. I find this job very rewarding and touching. I feel that those with disabilities have the biggest hearts and offer the greatest learning opportunities. Many.people are quick to judge these people instead of taking the chance to really get to know them. I think they would offer you the world if they had it to give. I enjoy watching them grow and helping them in the areas in which they may struggle. I enjoy joy helping others and have a big heart. I have always been one to help those who need it. I am currently going to school to become an RN and eventually want to work with children with cancer at St. Judes.

Being a caregiver makes me proud and honored by helping clients to do their activities of their daily living if they can not do it by themseves. Am very proud of myself that I have graduated from nursing school with my bs degree.