Iowa State University

I was a caregiver to a quadriplegic professor when I was in college to help pay for my tuition. After college, I continued doing private care on the side for some Alzheimer patients at a nursing home. In 2004, I enrolled at a nursing school for a year and a half. I did not finish my degree, but I did receive my certification as a CNA and as a Medication Technician. I keep up to date with the newest discoveries and findings in the world of medicine. Even though I have not had any new medical training, I am current on my knowledge of diseases, medications and side effects of such medications. For instance, I am aware that when you care for an Alzheimer's patient, you step into his/her world, and not insist that he/she conforms to your expectations of what is real. I am compassionate and capable. All of the kids are either all grown or almost grown, but I still have this vast need to nurture. My husband refuses to be smothered, so, I need to go out of the house and find someone else who would appreciate being cared for :-) My kids are my biggest accomplishment. The eldest is going to medical school this summer, and the middle one is attending UMKC in August. The youngest one is doing great as a Sophomore while giving out just enough sass to maintain her teenage status.

A few personality traits that I believe make a great caregiver are reliability, compassion, and respect. These are all traits that I personally hold and value in any job that take on. These are also a few of the reasons I was attracted to this position. I want to assist care families the best that I can to provide their loved ones with help doing their everyday tasks as well as improving their overall quality of life. In any event throughout my life that I've ever helped someone is when I've felt most accomplished.

Providing caregiver

I am a caregiver with 15 years of experience of working and interacting with the elderly. I am passionate about providing quality care that impacts the client positively and gives family members peace of mind. I enjoy being in the helping field and making a difference in the lives of clients. I am dependable, empathetic and patient. I am most proud of being on the list of the best caregivers for every agency I have worked for.

Kind-hearted, witty, trustworthy caregiver who enjoys spending time with others. I am a great caregiver because I enjoy the company of others and am very easy to get along with. Looking to be not only a caregiver, but a companion to somebody who wants it. I'm a quick learner who pays attention to details.

I am a passionate person and I love helping others get through life. I am a great listener and I can comfort people, while at the same time giving then their personal space. Seeing the person I am taking care of go through life with ease and a smile brings great satisfaction

Hello there! My name is Lori, and I recently retired from teaching and became a part-time, remote proofreader for a publishing company. Since there was still plenty of time during the day to take on a second job, I decided I'd also like to be a caregiver. I helped take care of my father, who had Parkinson's for almost 20 years before passing away. My mother started showing signs of dementia shortly after his passing. I helped take care of her until she moved to Des Moines where she now gets full-time care. I enjoy seeing Mom on the weekends but also like visiting and helping her neighbors in memory care. They are appreciative and always happy to have a visitor, which in turn makes me happy! They helped me discover that I was missing something in my retired life: directly helping people who truly need it. I'm dependable, honest, and a hard worker with an outgoing personality. I hope you let me help you out - and bet we'll have a little fun in the meantime!

I am a dedicated caregiver who is passionate about helping your loved one maintain their independence. I love building connections with my clients! I have ten years of caring for those living with Alzheimers disease and related dementias and for the past two years have been Montessori certified in dementia care. I look forward to helping you!