Grand Valley State University

Alittle about me: I love people! Currently, I work and live with teens in a home setting. Most of my work history is with elderly or with adults with disabilities. My greatest quality that helps me be an amazing caregiver is my patience and my love for elderly people. God has gifted me with a talent of taking care of those in need. My main reason to become a Social Work was to help people in need. My next chapter in my life is to get my Masters in Social Work with specializing in geriatric's and childcare. Both these areas of study are my passion,and love which I am equally invested. My most favorite memory of caregiving was taking care of my own mom while she walked through cancer and treatment until she passed away. That experience has taught me their are so many stories just like my mom's but walk through it alone. I am very confident that you will be blessed to choose me to take care of your young or elderly. I am here so someone like my mom, doesn't have to walk alone.

I started becoming a caregiver professionally with a company about july 2016. Before then, I have helped with care of family members. What attracted me to become a caregiver is wanting to help other people and giving families reassurance that someone dependable and trustworthy is helping their loved one. I am CPR/first aid trained, medication trained, and have several other certificates of training.

Hello! My name is Annie & thank you for visiting my profile! :) I was a Special Education major for 4.5 years & absolutely loved every minute, but decided it wasn't the right path for me. I started as a RA and decided to go get my CNA license & I'm so thankful I did! I have learned so much over the past 2 years & I'm so very thankful that I work with a fantastic nurse who's willing to show me nursing "things". I can definitely tell you I never ever imagined myself being anywhere near the healthcare field, but have enjoyed myself so far & looking forward to the future! I enjoy being a caregiver because of the 1 to 1 relationships that develop. I like helping patients and seeing them get stronger day by day. I like keeping active with patients wether it be physical activities or mental activities. I enjoy learning about my patients, their history & being a source of support and encouragement. Not a lot bothers me when it comes to bodily functions & find myself able to deal with/handle situations that arise. In my personal life, I enjoy reading, exploring new places around Michigan, watching Netflix & am a freelance photographer. One of my latest enjoyments are plants & I've learned I have a pretty good green thumb! I have a fur baby named Theodore who is my best little buddy. :)

I want to become a caregiver because I enjoy working with people. I am a licensed Occupational Therapist and enjoy working with all ages of people and helping them in activities of daily living. I am enthusiastic, encouraging, hard-working, and love to help others. I enjoy being outdoors and traveling.