Merrill F. West High School

Hi I have been a Personal Care Giver for 7 yrs, I started working for a local company and had a opportunity to go out on my own. I also took care of 3 family members so I care for my clients like I would my own loved ones. I have done everything from bathing,dressing, cooking, dog walking, taking care of pool , shopping,housekeeping, med reminder, errands and Dr. Appointments. No job to small.

Caring and paying more attention to the small details. Always looking out to make sure they're are well taking care off. I love to help elders, it's a very rewarding feeling! I've been an employee at Astoria Gardens Assistant Living, i like to talk with the residents i love making them laugh even dance with them when they feel like it. Being able to talk to elders with dementia and learning more about their Disease. I was able to make up my mind and decided to go Back to school for RN so I'm very happy i choose caregiving as a good start for a career i love to do.

Hi i am very happy helping people to keep there lived ones in their home as long as possible where they are most comfotable i enjoy talking and listening to their stories they tell about there memories and life i enjoy caring for them i believe we owe our elders so much they have given so much to make our lives better i want to make theirs as comfortable as i can and enjoy doing it i love my job as a caregiver

I chose in-home caregiving many years ago I started as a candy striper in a convalescent home when I was 16 from then on I knew what my calling was was to help take care of and love others. My most favorite thing as a caregiver is getting to know a new friend. Honestly I couldn't imagine doing anything else..

My personal expertise that's help me be a great caregiver is ; * always stay positive, even when Resident is in destress *be open minded, put myself in their shoes *cleanliness is a big key to health *do what you can to keep them comfortable *if they are sad, upset, give then a shoulder to lean on *do plenty of activities with them so they have something to look forward to doing in their day;coloring,cooking,cleaning,movies,feeding animals, going on walks, reading books, What attracted me to be a care giver was my mother in law; I was the only on out of the whole family who ever assisted her with her emergency personal need, bathing toileting, running errands, doctors appointments etc. And I enjoyed every moment with her. What I enjoy most of a caregiver is; hearing the stories of their lives, their laughs, them in general, feeling like I'm making their day as best as they can have it and taking their minds off the bad things in life. A personal achievement I am proud of is having the time, patience, and understanding of the cycle of life (put myself in their shoes) and learned that there is always time for new and positive memories

dependable, compassionate, and trustworthy enjoy working with people and most enjoy jobs where you have one-on-one interaction with others The nature of the work allows me to develop a much closer bond with your clients than you would in most situations. successes in your personal life.