Haywood Community College

I am a patient, compassionate, and fun loving caregiver who understands each individual is special and unique. I provide support physically and emotionally while encouraging independence based on the client's abilities. I enjoy building relationships with clients and their families. I am a breast cancer survivor. Going through that experience (chemo, surgery, radiation) gave me a perspective I had not previously experienced. I understand what it is to be sick, scared and helpless. I now have a passion to help others in similar situations.

My name is Amanda, I'm a 27 year old wife and mother of 3. I waited until all of my kids were in school to Persue my dreams of helping anyone in need, I just recently became a Cna and am now on the N.C. nurse aide 1 registry. I've been in and out of nursing homes from the time I was very young and I always loved how patient and loving my family members nurse's were but I also got to see some pretty nasty one's who we're only there for the money so from that point on I knew I wanted to be someone who the patients could count on like family.

I love people, I have enjoyed taking care of people ever since I was Young. I love companionship and conversing with elderly people. I love working with people of all ages! My biggest achievement that I am proud of is my family!

I enjoy getting to know my clients and their unique personalities and needs. I have been a caregiver for over two years and I have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's clients. I love talking to people and helping them to feel as comfortable as possible when they're in my care.

My child's Mother Had a bad attack with MS. I enjoyed being helpful allowing her stay in our home and a mother to our child. Watching her regain mobility and skills was something that made me very proud. I am patient and understanding and I don't give up.

My approach as a caregiver is having an understanding that the people and their families that I am helping are just that: people. They have feelings and emotions and want to be treated as people not as patients. They have life and vitality and a history and a future. All of these things that make them people are to be respected. It is my intent to minimize the limitations that may be a product of age and allow them to continue their lives individually and with their families as much as is possible. I enjoy meeting people and learning about their lives and what drives them. This is a career I have always been passionate about because it has made me a better person and has never felt like a job. I learn something new everyday and it is rewarding. I am proud of the life I have made for myself and the family and home I have.