Ridgewater College

To write about me that's what I'm supposed to do. Well here I am to help out with anything that needs to be done. The Crazy Cleaner with attention to details cleaning that spot that nobody else sees. All the while talking, talking and talking. I enjoy providing companionship helping out with the daily hygiene, exercising by keeping them arms and legs strong to help prevent falls also keep them ambulating. I am not the best cook but if one is willing to take a chance, it might be ok. One of my greatest accomplishments is that I made it this far and am standing here to be of service to you. The smile with the twinkle in the eyes is the beauty and reward for the work I've done. I am here to be of service for others that is what I was put here to do. There is no amount of money that can buy this feeling I go home with each day. It's priceless.

I have always been compassionate and worked in fields where I was a caregiver of some sort. I have been a nanny for 12 years caring for children and am responsible for caring for my inlaws along with my husband 2 nights a week. I have been in rescue for 8 years working to help dogs in need. I am a nuturing person by nature. I am CPR/FIRST AID certified until 2019 and I am currently in the process of going back to college for nursing.

I currently work at an assisted living home for adults that have disabilities which make them unable to live in their own. I really enjoy my job and the many different people I've gotten to work with. I have a lot of patience from working with dementia and short term memory loss patients. I'm looking to go into the nursing field when I go back to school!

My life's journey is serving others. I strive to comfort patients in their most difficult time. I paid attention to the small items that mattered most, example, when I made their bed I made sure their comforter was even on both sides. It may sound weird, yet it was important to everyone. When the elderly and or the patients I came in contact with are in a vulnerable time in their lives, the first thing is their independence to be challenged. To loose that or have the feeling that their independence is lost is scary. I accomplished a way to allow them choices to be a part of their care and eased their fear by allowing them to have a voice, to be heard. Quite remarkable really, all apart of those little things that we don't usually pay attention to , yet it made a big difference in developing a positive outcome.

1. The reason why I became a caregiver is because I like to help people out with there daily living cares, getting to other people, giving them the care they need and deserve. I have worked other jobs and I have never liked them as much as I like being a CNA. 2. I like being a caregiver cause I get to help them meet the goals, care for people, help people with there ADL'S. 3. I have my CNA and I also just recently got my TMA certificate this year. 4. I have two beautiful kids, I live in Waconia, I am currently working at a senior assisted living in Waconia. I have been there for almost two years come November.

Ive been in caregiving my entire life, i was attracted to being a caregiver as a child because i had a father who was disabled in helping care for him it just became a natural thing for me. I thrive and enjoy helping others i want my time away from my family to mean something and want to make a differance where i can. I am proud of so many things in my life its hard to choose one but i would have to say my determination in general is the thing im most proud of, ive loved all my caregiving positons and have learned alot through all of my clients