Chipola College

Hi! My name is Kimberly Jones. I'm a very respectful, and trustworthy young woman, and love to take care of others. I am attracted to being a caregiver because it is something I've always loved to do! I enjoy the most about being a caregiver is making my residents happy! A personal achievement that I am proud of is the loving woman I have grown to be through pursuing my caregiving career! Thank you for giving me an opportunity!

As a caregiver, I have found that my compassion, empathy, patience, attention to detail, organization, communication skills, experience, knowledge, and flexibility have all contributed to my ability to provide effective care to my clients. I will continue to cultivate and develop these traits and skills to ensure that I can provide the best possible care to those who need it. I was attracted to being a caregiver because I have a genuine passion for helping others. I find it rewarding to be able to make a positive impact on someone's life and assist them in their time of need. I also enjoy the personal connections I am able to make with the individuals I care for. It's a fulfilling job that allows me to make a difference every day. My greatest achievement is my work ethic. My work ethic is centered around being trustworthy and committed. I believe trust is the foundation of any successful endeavor, and I strive to uphold it in all aspects of my work. I am also deeply committed to the tasks I am given. I approach every project with dedication and perseverance. I have proven to be a strategic thinker that always has long-term goals in mind. I pride myself on showing up on time, working hard and always being open to learn new skills.

Over the past years, I have cared for my Grandfather, Grandmother, my mom and also my mom & dads neighbor. I have worked for IHSS to care for some of them and others. I was able to so this because my parents gave me a loving nurturing heart, that did I voluntarily and had love and compassion each one. I speak only English and I can care for a male or female.

10 plus years of direct care .... A love for caregiving

I became a caregiver because I absolutely love to care for people. Taking care of someone has always been a great pleasure of mine. Taking care of someone gives me a purpose and it is what I feel I was put here for. My greatest achievement is my children they mean the world to me and I will go above and beyond for them. I have been a stay at home mom for 5 years and I am so excited to be able to join the work force again as they are in school now.

Growing up (in my young teenage years), I would help my paternal grandmother and paternal aunts in taking care of my paternal great-grandmother. She was diagnosed with dementia. My great-grandmother didn't want to go to a nursing home, nor was she ready to leave her own home. Since my great-grandmother only lived two houses away from my grandmother (her daughter), I would go spend the day, and some nights taking care of my great-grandmother. My great-grandmother was still able to move around with the help of her cane and walker; however, I or a relative of mine would be standing close by to make sure that my great-grandmother didn't have any accidents. I would aid her in bathing and dressing, as well as, with helping her cook. My great-grandmother liked to take walks outside to tend to her gardens and two pear trees. So my great-grandmother and I would spend time outside doing what she loved. I would hold conversations with my great-grandmother because she loved to talk. Around about 99 years old, my great-grandmother had gotten to the point where she was having a lot of minor accidents. She wasn't able to walk as good anymore with her cane or walker. Eventually, my great-grandmother had to move in with my grandmother, and be confined to a hospital bed. We would still hold conversations with my grandmother, and would very often recall memories of things we did with her. Even though it was hard work in aiding for the care of my great-grandmother, it was one of the best things I enjoyed most growing up as a teenager. Come April of 2002, my great-grandmother passed away at the age of 101. She passed away a month before my high school graduation. Every since then, I always knew that I wanted to help people in any way that I can. I worked at Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, FL for 11 years as a Direct Professional Caregiver. I have seen many come and go. I have cared for residents between the ages of 14-90 years old.

Hello, my name is Brookelyn Vaughn. I love helping others and bringing smiles to their faces. I've always been described as an "old soul" and I enjoy spending time with knowledgeable senor citizens. I like crocheting, embroidery, and I'm very easy to talk to. I enjoy the possibility to make other people's days easier and happier. To give more of a backstory for myself, I graduated top of my class as a dual enrollment student. I went to Chipola College for an Associates of Arts. I am currently deciding my next stepping stone in life and would appreciate the opportunity to help someone along the way.