La Sierra University

I became a caregiver to be of service to others that need more help. I enjoy caregiving because I like the one on one bond you create with the client and help give them an easier,happier more productive lifestyle and keep as much independence as possible. A personal achievement that I am proud of is being able to help clients that have already passed on and knowing my service to them helped them have a happy and peaceful transition.

My name is Megan Robbins and I am a 26-year old aspiring Anesthesiologist. I have always aspired to help people and work in the medical field and gained my pre-nursing experience in college. I am outgoing, attentive to detail, like to work ahead and assure things are done on time before needed. I am a great listener, someone to rely on, and feel I can offering help needed. I enjoy making people's lives easier, reducing the stress that circumstances can bring, and taking the weight off others' shoulders. I am most proud of completing my degree in Kinesiology this August as I am one step closer to becoming a doctor!

I was intrigues by the job of a caregiver through assisting my grandparents whom I have a whole new view of after caring for them. They have taught me how to be more patient and to enjoy every minute or hour for what it is. Doing things at a slower pace has shown me how to be more appreciative and notice things i was blind to before. My favorite part in this field is seeing a transformation in the attitude in my grandparents when they woke up. After I began to take them out of the house to redirect their redundant daily activities, I saw a spark or energy that drove them out of bed and had them planning out what they wanted to go do for the day. That was an exciting moment for me.

Empathy and compassion. Working with people in a home care setting, it is important that a caregiver feel the desire to want to help. By showing both empathy and compassion i will let the person I am caring for know that I care about the person and want to do what i can to help them. Patience, reliability, trustworthiness, flexibility, and understanding are characteristics that make a good caregiver and is what I believe I have. And a good caregiver are those who naturally have an urge to help others. I want to make the world a better place and want to do it with one home care patient at a time.

My personality traits that can make me a great caregiver are; compassion, patience, attentiveness, and trustworthiness. These traits is what makes an outstanding caregiver. What attracted me to be a caregiver was the moment that my friend told me about her experience as a caregiver. She had really great stories about the patience she took care of and how they thought she was an amazing person because of the care she provided and the love she showed. I would love to make a difference and show the patience my dedication and love that I have for them. I do not have professional experience but I do have personal experience.