El Camino College

What makes me a great caregiver? Well I honestly feel like I was born to serve and take care of loved ones as well as those that cannot take care of themselves. I feel like the world is so fast paced these days that we forget about those aging around us, I have been caregiving for over 10 years professionally but have taken care of my family/friends my whole life. In this field I feel like you have to have a certain amount of patience, care, loyalty and a warm touch and I with me it comes naturally. I love to care for everyone no matter the circumstances.

As a certified Nurse Assistant I take pride into caring for those who are in need and being very compassionate when it comes to caring for my patients. Most I enjoy about being a caregiver is bonding and talking to patients about the life they lived before having to retire. Growing a bond is my main goal plus providing quality care to my patients. Making them feel as safe and secure with me so I can give them the care they need.

I am a caring person and have a big heart. I became a caregiver because my mom use to be one many years ago. So I decided to do it part time. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years. I enjoy helping and making a difference in someone's life. My personal achievement is being a great Mom to my daughter.

My name is Tanesha Pleze I am a single mother of a 16 year old young man. I am currently a student at El Camino Compton Center studying for my Nursing degree. I became a caregiver because I love helping others. I love everything about the medical field, I am very compassionate in what I do. Something that I am proud of is continuing my education so I can fulfill my dream. Taking care of my son, going to school and working off and on doing what I love is something I am proud of. Not giving up no matter how hard the struggle gets, God said it best.

I enjoy seeing the faces of people that I have had the opportunity in assisting. I have the Compassion and Empathy to understand needs, extreme patience with repetitive behaviors or slow tasks, and high flexibility to adapt to changing routines.

Hi! I am patient, kind, eager to help, and a great communicator. I got into this field because it is my purpose to help others, and it feeds my soul. I have 6 years of experience working 1:1 in private homes and with multiple residents in an Adult Family Home with wide ranging needs from basic ADL's to brain injuries, cancer, end of life hospice care, stroke, and Alzheimers/dementia. Prior to working in the medical field I was in business management and managed hundreds of employees in several locations in Southern California. My responsibilities included planning and executing company initiatives, creating monthly P&L report, training staff, delegating, overseeing daily operations, monitoring vendors , building community engagement by hosting events with schools and police stations, marketing and advertising, and ensuring profitability. I am fully vaccinated with Pfizer and I have my booster. I can provide proof upon hire. Thank you for your time. Please feel free to message me if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you! Fatmatta K

With 15 years of experience working as a caregiver; I have gained the respect of each client while placing a smile on their face. While being compassionate, down to earth, and reliable; I am able to provide good quality care to each and every client. I assist with bathing, feeding, medication reminders, light cooking, and light housekeeping. I have reliable transportation to get patients to and from their doctors appointments as well as other errands. Previous experience includes working with patients that have heart conditions/pacemaker, seizures, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, strokes, Alzheimer, and dementia.

I am a very patient person, I love to motivate my patients to keep doing their best and a little bit more. I started loving being a caregiver when my grandmother got sick. I felt really good every time I did something for her. My big satisfaction at the end of the day is knowing that I have helped someone and was there for him/her not only physically but emotionally as well. This is why I am actually studying nursing and I'm proud of it because I am doing what I love.

With all honesty I can say I very much care deeply for all my patients. I've been told I'm a compassionate & trust worthy person. Ever since graduating high school & passing the Red Cross CNA licensing exam I've had plenty of different types of caring gigs. From just pure companionship to changing condom catheters/dressings. I'm grateful for all the skills I've learned so far but I'm eager to learn more ways to care for our most vulnerable population. I've always vowed to treat everybody with kindness & compassion like if they were my own family since unfortunately I couldn't prevent my own grandma from suffering from elder abuse. Nonetheless, I truly feel good with my choice of becoming an RN & want to do my fair share of CNA work beforehand. Help me help you :)

Hi, I'm Charell (pronounced Shu-REL but I answer to anything close) I have a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle. I give rides in my WAV van to wheelchair bound people. I was a full-time caregiver for my sister who died of ALS disease in September 2023. I don't do caregiving or home health now. I do transportation. I am not available on Mondays. I have one client who has priority but I'm sometimes available for other people. You can text or call at: 562-233-8579

Hello, my name is Raquel Garcia Barajas, I am a dedicated caregiver with 5 years of experience assisting clients with daily living activities and specialized care in different settings. I hold certifications in CPR/First Aid. I am a patient and empathetic caregiver. I am a naturally compassionate person who believes in treating every individual with the utmost dignity and respect. The need for more compassionate caregivers attracted me to being a caregiver. This is my personal achievement I am proud of, to be able to make a difference in patients lives by making their lives a little easier everyday.

Hi! my name is Vanessa and I have been a CNA for 6months now. I am a well trained nurse assistant with the experience I have gained through the months working as one. I enjoy assisting people with their medical needs and being on top of their treatments, chartings, and communications with their nurse, and/or Doctor. I've always wanted to pursue nursing so caregiving seemed to be a great opportunity to submerge myself into healthcare setting. I enjoy bringing joy and comfort as a caregiver to my patients and giving quality care. My personal achievement I'm proud of in being a nurse assistant is knowing that each patient I've ever had has been satisfied. I've never had a complaint on something being not done correctly. I do my best in working efficiently and going above and beyond to keep my patients in the best stability.

reliable, dependable, and patient care giver with over 5 years of experience dealing with the elderly. Currently going to school so one day i can become a hospice nurse. care giving is more than just a job to me, i feel as if i was born to work with and care for the elderly.

Professionalism in performing duties of a caregiver. The desire to help People in need of assistance The recovery of the Patient is rewarding. The ability to carry out my duties with diligence and excellence.

Hey. I'm 19 years old and an active IHSS provider. I'm patient, dependable, caring, and a good listener. I enjoy helping people who need extra support and making sure they feel comfortable, respected, and safe. What attracted me to caregiving is knowing I can make someone's day easier and be there for them when they need help. What I enjoy most is building trust with the person I care for and knowing my support makes a real difference. A personal achievement I'm proud of is becoming an active IHSS provider at 19 and taking on the responsibility of caring for someone who needs support.

I am a passionate caregiver with the enthusiasm to make people smile while providing care. My sense of humor is a healing therapy that have improved a lot of my clients and patients to find comfort and hope that someone loves you. Also, I put in my best to ensure great safety to my clients too, which includes clutter avoidance and CPR training. Thank you

Caregiving isn't really a career or "job" for me. I had my own business for over 28 years& after I had serious side effects from chemotherapy.& spent14 yrs of doing the best of western &'eastern therapies&'every modality of alternative medicine I could think of, I made a pack that at this point in my life , I would do something to help ease another's pain & try to bring some comfort, harmony & happiness into their lives. I tend to think I can relate well to another's stress level , pain or memory problems as I certainly had my own! My 1st experience with dementia up close was with my own mother. My father was aware & concerned what would happen to her if he passed. I assured him I would keep her in her home. I lived with her for 18 months & it was not always easy! I was the youngest gal in her neighborhood so I was the driver to the market, movies, gambling etc. I learned volumes. After she passed I worked coaching women with different challenges / illnesses. I've been caregiving on& off for the past8 yrs. I truly enjoy it's! I think I have a pretty clear understanding of the frustrations of a declining memory & the health challenges that come with it. Also, I'm in the age bracket that relates to the music, movies & way of life that they do. It's hard for a young person to have the knowledge of understanding pain, dementia & health issues that come with the latter years.I've meet some wonderful young compassionate caregivers that can put on depends faster than I can ,but, I am quite surprised how little they are trained in different dementia,illnesses or CPR. I never want to stop learning. I'm proud that I am quick in emergency situations.& have helped save a few lifes. I'm patient, tolerant, kind & I'm also quite fun! That's so important! I've always liked to nurture others& now that I have all the free time with no significant other ,this is what I've chosen to do. Thank you!

A lot of my employers ask me why am I in this field at a young age. I started at 19 and am now 24, and I honestly just love the elderly. They deserve amazing care! I love to talk and ask them about their past and assist them while giving them independence. I am a very well multitasker and I have a lot patience learning that from working at the retirement home. I'm studying for my LVN boards and am a Theatre major at El Camino college. I've even had some residents from my other job come and see me perform in a play! That was so heart warming and amazing!

I became a Caregiver caring for my grandfather after he suffered 2 strokes. Helping him gain back his strength and health gave me a passion for this field of work. My mother was a caregiver so I decided to follow in her footsteps. I feel that I've brought a lot of joy and positivity to those I take care of and enjoy the work I do.