Western Michigan University

Everyone needs help from time to time. I like being that for someone, and hopefully making their day nicer, too. It's the little things that make a bad day better. I am not certified, but I have had multiple jobs as a caretaker, skills coach, and mental health aide. I have experience in most skills requested, and am very comfortable performing all care needs. I am open to expanding my skills, and will put in the extra effort and research needed. Ive had training in most everything listed, including lifting, mobility, CPR, and first aid. For anything else, please feel free to ask! Thank you.

Hello! I have been a caregiver for a little over a year now, working in a facility and in-home care. I first decided to become a caregiver to gain some experience in the healthcare field as I am currently going to school for Nursing, and quickly fell in love with it. Caregiving gives me a sense of purpose that no other job has done before, I enjoy knowing that I am making a difference in somebody's day and helping others that may not be able to do things as easily as they used to be able to. I have met some amazing people this past year and have shared some ever-lasting moments. I would describe myself to be a kind, energetic, bubbly person who strives to make others happy and ensure that I bring positivity, as well as safety, to others around me.

I have 20 years of experience working in the medical field as a Physician Assistant. I have additional studies in nutrition and yoga and have a personal interest in lifestyle medicine. I have a BS in Medicine, and am certified as a PA. I also have certificates in BLS (CPR), ACLS, PALS and plant based nutrition.

I am a patient and kind person who appreciates getting things right rather than getting things done quickly. I am a lifelong student which means I want to learn how to best care for your loved one. Your loved one and you are my teachers. I enjoy caring for elderly family members and being successful at what I do. I hope we can work together to care for your loved one.

Things that help me be a great care giver is definitely Patience. People who need care often take longer to complete simple tasks. Empathy and understanding are absolutely necessary, Humor, Being Present, Detail Oriented, and being Able to Accept Help. What attracted me to being a caregiver is seeing the smile on residents faces after you've completed a tasks or doing something that they enjoy. What I enjoy most about being a caregiver would have to be listening to all of the stories that they have to tell and also helping them out as much as I can. A personal achievement that I am proud of would have to be meeting all of my goals.

I have sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. I have the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. I act with great care and perseverance when attending to the comfort or wishes of others with politeness and courtesy. I possess flexibility and patience. I easily gain the trust of others with my performance dependability. I try hard to act with professionalism and good composure. I have above-average physical strength which is especially important when transferring clients. I find great value in being able to use humor to enhance my relationship with others by making them feel happier. You can count on me to maintain confidentiality as I worked with many clients as a real estate broker and general contractor in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. I have extensive experience with the need for good communication. I like to inform my clients and customers as often as possible, so they know I am giving the best service possible. I place great value on my ethical standards. I am also a tenacious fighter against poverty and homelessness in the Santa Barbara area and very active at our place of worship. NOTE: For transportation needed beyond 10 miles from 4299 Cathedral Oaks Rd in Santa Barbara, I expect my usual hourly rate for my travel time plus the IRS mileage rate for travel expenses.

I'm a very caring and empathetic person and enjoy being and working with many types of elderly people. They have wonderful personalities. I know what it feels like to be dependent on others and lonely at times too. I want to bring life and joy to wherever I am. Being thankful for what I have and caring for others are very important.

I absolutely love the reward that comes with being a caregiver. Growing up with multiple family members requiring care, I firsthand understand the importance in choosing someone who is patient, kind, and dedicated to meeting your needs and that's exactly what I'm here to do.

I am a caring and skilled healthcare professional with more than 10yrs experience. I am licensed, have current CPR and first aide, negative TB, and FBI fingerprint clearance.

I enjoy and love to help people out whether it be errands, cleaning, cooking, tutoring, or being a companion. I am told that I am very nice and a good friend to others. I especially love children and pets are not a problem. I would love to meet you in person, I'm sure I would be a good fit for you.

I love being a caregiver because I enjoy working with the elderly population! I'm a great caregiver because I'm punctual, honest, hard working, and educated in quality care for the elderly. What I enjoy the most about being a caregiver is that I do everything in my power to make each day the best it can be for the client, and them being confident that they are in great hands! I'm proud of the fact that after twenty years of teaching school, I was able to transition into the field of caregiving so easily, and with pure satisfaction!

I have been a caregiver for a year in Kalamazoo, MI, and I am hoping to continue doing so as I venture out to Denver, CO. I have specialized training in working with patients with brain and spinal cord injuries, including those who are paraplegic or quadriplegic. I enjoy being a caregiver because I am able to help create close bonds with my patients, along with being able to help those around me who need it. I always strive to create a better environment and/or living experience for those that I am taking care of.

I have been a caregiver since I was in my early 20's. I have years of experience working as a caregiver. I have worked at retirement homes to helping people in their homes to staying overnights. I really enjoy this line of work because it best represents my character. I have compassion, patience and respect for people and I believe that if you put in honest work, you will live a good life. What I enjoy about being a caregiver is the personable aspect of it, not being a robot. I have a BBA in accounting, but what really calls my name is serving my community in a different way that is not corporate. I much rather give a helping hand if I can to someone that really needs it.

Hello there! I am a current graduate student residing in the metro area studying public health. My roots are in patient care as I have a-lot of direct experience with patients while I was studying and working in undergrad. I'd love to put those skills to use one last time for families before I am unable to after school.

Profession, like to talk and give guidance to families and patients. enjoy what I do, very respectful. Love to travel, enjoy music, and learning about other cultures. Have been in health care for ore than 20 years. I listen to people, take cues of body language and understand what people are trying to say. I ask questions, and never assume anything. Most people enjoy being around me, and I am very accepting, and non-judgmental.

I am a low fat raw vegan ultrarunner who enjoys running hundred mile races in beautiful remote places. I am compassionate, down to earth, positive and thankful. I so enjoy helping peopIe one on one to meet their daily and lifetime goals. I also love animals and am happy to care for them as well. I am passionate about diet and exercise, natural cleaning methods, health education, etc., but am not pushy at all and respect everyone's choices and meet people at their comfort level. I managed to get my last client off of four of her medications and helped her loose 25 lbs of unwanted weight with diet and exercise. I love learning new things, pay close attention to detail, and am open minded. The other lady I cared for had a very particular way of having me move her to and from wheel chair and in aiding in dressing. She said I did the best of any caregiver she ever had in helping her move about without causing her pain or anxiety. I became very close to her and she was like family. It is very rewarding to help people and am honored to be considered.

I became a caregiver because my mother has been a caregiver all of my life. Therefore, it was instilled in me the importance of caring for others that could not do it for themselves. I was taught humility, patience, being kind, reliable, compassionate, empathetic, trustworthy, and being transparent to other people needs. Using all of these traits, I have developed a passion for being a caregiver. I love meeting new people and learning from them. I also love the companionships and relationships that are built. The relationships allow the perfect opportunity for personal growth. I have cared for individuals with mental and physical disabilities for the past 2 years. It has been the most rewarding experience of my life. During this time, I was able to witness experiences of a lifetime with them. Attending festivals, shopping, concerts, dinner and movie outings, and events became the highlight of my life and the source of my greatest achievement. They even surprised me at my college graduation! I have established life-long relationships while being a caregiver.

I am CNA and CPR certified with lots of experience with patients with alzheimer's and dementia. I am a nursing student who would love to learn anything i don't already know!

Enjoy helping others

I became a caregiver because I needed hours to apply for physician assistant school but I came to love the job. I love being a caregiver now because of the joy I get when I help someone become more comfortable and put a smile on their face. I love helping people because I care and have a compassionate heart for others. I worked in a dementia unit at Heritage community of Kalamazoo for two years we had a resident who would only allow me to provide care for her because of the way I approached. Being a caregiver is all about being that person someone can trust with things they can't do for themselve anymore. I am 27 years old and I live in Portage, MI, I have my own car, don't smoke, hard working, trustworthy, attentive, caring and patient. I hope to become a nurse soon so I can be a great caregiver to many more.