Kansas State University

I am a mature woman with over 25 years caring for people of all ages and walks of life. I have bachelor degrees in Family Life and Human Development and in Nursing. I was a registered nurse for 25 years. I have extensive experience in home care, and especially enjoy home care because it gives me a chance to work in an environment in which people are the most comfortable. I enjoy becoming a part of each client's life and in meeting family members and friends. I have found I have a knack for building rapport with clients. I believe in treating each client in a holistic manner, and in communicating with him/her as a person, not as the condition for which he/she is receiving services. I enjoy teaching each client about his/her condition and in focusing on health-promoting practices. My degrees fit well together, and my experience has covered a broad area of expertise.

I enjoy people of all ages and it shows in the way that I interact with them. My interest in others makes me a good listener as a well as participant in conversations. I am generally lighthearted which makes tough situations easier to work through, although I am serious when the situation calls for it. My first volunteer work was in middle school and I was a candy striper in my small town's nursing home. I have had the opportunity to fill many roles both as a paid worker and a volunteer, including being a foster and adoptive parent, short-term caregiver to a boy with autism, long-term caregiver to my youngest son with two chronic medical conditions, teacher to my youngest son, high school chaperone, bank examiner, corporate trainer, non-profit executive director, short-term English teacher in China and many others. I am most proud of my work with my youngest son, Zach who is in high school. He is a confident, respectful and well-adjusted young man. He does not feel like he is at a disadvantage despite his medical conditions and high functioning autism. I receive a lot of personal satisfaction from making others' lives easier.

Hello! My name is Leini Coslett. I learned the value of a dollar and what it meant to work for the things I have at a young age. This has taught me true determination along with loyalty, communication, and teamwork. My family has always been my number one priority, if it wasn't for them I wouldn't be who I am today. I'm thankful they showed me that no matter the circumstances I can always figure out how to better myself and turn the odds in my favor. I'm not only strong physically but mentally. I studied hard in school allowing me get my CNA license in December of 2016, following my certification I made a big decision to join the United States Army Reserves as a 92Y (Unit Supply Specialist) in February of 2017. My contract consisted of a Split Op program allowing me to attend basic training the summer following my junior year of high school. Upon completion I came back home to graduate High School in December of 2017, I stayed home and continued to help my family until I shipped out for Advanced Individual Training which was the school showing me how to order, track, and properly take care of sensitive items and general supplies. After my graduation in August of 2018, I returned to Kansas and moved to Manhattan to attend K- State for Psychology and Pre-Med for a brief period of time. While in Manhattan I also attended Bellus Academy and graduated with my license in Cosmetology, as well as certified in Make-Up Artistry, Hair Extensions, and Lash Extensions. Upon graduation I made the decision to return to Wichita to be closer to family, which is where I currently reside.

I'm the mother of two handsome men, married thirty-nine years and 61 years old. I find pleasure in caring for the elderly and those who need a little assistance making daily living better. I was called to the need of patient caregiving when I cared for my father who had Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. I find pleasure and purpose treating every client as though they were a family member. The satisfaction of knowing that I have helped a families love one, as if they were my own to the best of my abilities , is a calling for me.

I went CNA and HHA class to take care of my aligning grandparents. After they passed away I used them to get thru Social Work school. After getting my degree and working a couple years in social work I know it wasn't for me. I found a job that need my aide and got a job as a para at school. When my kids I work with for five years moved I went back to get my CMA, I have been a med aide for 4 years. I now want to go back to school LPN and to do that I need something that is more flexible and to keep people in their home as always been my goal. My personal achievement that I'm the most proud of is my two loving kids, and I've been married to my high school sweet heart for 21 years. I'm a very hard working, and I tend to be a perfectionist. I think God every day for the blessings I have in my life.

I have cared for Family members in my home and on the east coast. My early retirement as an administrator allows me to bring scheduling, fiduciary integrity and sensitivity to a wide range of caregiver responsibilities.

I absolutely love talking to is people and learning about their lives while being able to help out. I am incredible patient, organized, and passionate about the work.

My father has been blind for 6 years now and I was his primary care giver so with that experience I want to help other who really cannot help them to feel that there are others who still care for them. What I enjoy most about care giving is that it allows me to make someone happy

I am a very outgoing, supportive, caring, nice woman. I have twin boys who are almost 3 and I have always had the motherly instinct and always loved taking care of others. I have worked With ederly adults, autistic children and adults with developmental disorders.