University of Oregon

The personality traits I feel help me be an excellent caregiver include being compassionate and kind to each individual and their family members. I want to be a welcome part of the family and bring an element of calm and confidence. I know this can be a stressful time for the person in care and the family so I want to assure them I am always focused on the health and well-being of my clients. I bring a creative and engaging style to my interactions and try to be responsive and flexible to the changing needs and feelings of Seniors in my care. Trust is very important to build so I am reliable, professional and sensitive to privacy issues. I enjoy being a caregiver because I can see the joy I can bring and the positive change I can make in a Senior's life. I am most proud of the deep bonds I form with my clients and their families and the truly positive feelings we share , I am also proud of the long term relationships that develop . With some clients and families, we are approaching three years working together. This is a very enriching life experience for both myself and my clients, who become like family.

Hello, My family, friends and co-workers know me as a caring, positive person who tries to find logical solutions to daily problems. I have always been a helper- whether it's assisting an elderly neighbor or taking care of neighborhood children. I like figuring out how to make a person's wish a reality- going for a country drive, cooking a favorite meal, making a craft or enjoying the arts. I find satisfaction in a job well done, and it's important to me to make sure I fully understand a client's physical and emotional needs. One thing I'm most proud of was being a caregiver to a client who ultimately passed away in 2007. He had been institutionalized and heavily medicated for most of his adult life before being placed in a group home situation. He was nonverbal and had cognitive and physical disabilities. I was proud to be on the team that helped him develop strategies for his PTSD, provided calming routines that reassured him, and figuring out his likes/dislikes and wishes. Ultimately he was able to travel to Disneyland and Hawaii, go camping, shop at his favorite stores, have clothing altered to accommodate his short stature and receive help in creating photo albums and keepsakes. Caregiving can be a difficult job, but I am grateful for the amazing people and experiences.

Great communicator Flexible schedule The ability to give back to the community Educational goals achieved Retired Military

I am a compassionate, patient person who enjoys helping others who are in need of extra help on daily basis with routines and activities. I enjoy getting to know the person I am caring for and what they can and can not do for themselves. Seeing the person at ease and relaxed brings a smile to my face. Watching the person I am caring for achieve a goal they make for themselves or what the doctor tells them to achieve for them is what I enjoy most about being a caregiver. I am not a caregiver that wants to do everything for a person but to help them with whatever they might need help with. My biggest achievement is watching them laugh and smile, that means I am doing my job.

I love being a caregiver for several reasons! The first, is that at the end of each day, when I am tired, I can know with certainty, that I did a good thing today. I made someone's life better today! My efforts had a definite effect. I am also, by nature, patient and willing to listen, kind and willing to help, and gentle and willing to be careful. I was attracted to being a caregiver by the thought that I already knew how to care for people (I'm a mom, and I used to have a daycare) and I could use those abilities to benefit someone else.

Hi there! I'm Tara and I've been a care giver for 5 years. I am a team player, compassionate, always learning, and love helping others. Compassion is the most important quality when it comes to caring for others. I specialize in Senior care and have 2 years experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia. I've handled medications, ADL's, housekeeping, and strive to create relationships with my clients/family. I got my CNA (expired) when I was 17 in order to begin caring for others and start my experience with the medical field. I hope to finish my Masters in Health Administration at PSU. I enjoy cultivating relationships and improving the quality of life of my clients. I am most proud of participating on a discussion panel for The Oregonian on Memory Care. We discussed better ways to support our seniors and the caregivers/support roles we need.

Hi! I'm Liza and I'm passionate about helping. I understand the importance a caregiver plays in one's life and I always go the extra mile. I am reliable and dependable. I treat all my clients the way I would treat my own family.

I grew up around the world speaking multiple languages. As a lad I lived in the mountains with grandparents when I wasn't traveling. Retired from Intel a High tech Professional. Now I help others enjoying every moment. My free time is spent at the beach, mountains, fishing, hiking, and occasionally taking groups on guided tours.

I always found joy in giving back to people. I have done health care and education community service trips in Nicaragua, Bolivia and the Dominican Republic where I realized the joy I get from making others happy. I pay close attention to detail and subtle changes. I will go above and beyond to make sure my clients are safe and their comfort needs have been fulfilled.

I am a graduate student studying occupational therapy at Pacific University. I believe that older adults deserve quality care from trained individuals who are dedicated to promoting the wellness and livelihood of those they care for. Through a combination of school, work, education, and internships I have experience working with a wide variety of clients, diagnoses, ages, and cultures. I am a patient individual who is both reliable and flexible, and I value being present and connecting with others.

I feel that eating good healthy delicious tasting food is so important for your well being and overall health. I love to cook, and I love to cook for other people. I am very knowledgeable in specific dietary needs that you or your family may have.

I've been caregiving for over 6 years! I love working with different types of people.

My name is Brianna, but everyone calls me Bri. I started caregiving for my mother who has multiple sclerosis. I have my bachelors in family human services. I love working with people. I want to help people live a life that is comfortable and easy. I like to make the people I'm working with feel independent and supported. Caregiving is extremely rewarding. I hope I can bring kindness and happiness into your home.

I am a retired psychotherapist. I began caregiving when I was asked by a former colleague who was facing a terminal disease several years ago. I enjoy a very small caseload of seniors, fewer than 3. And I provide the myriad services which each's needs. I enjoy keeping up with them in their lives.

I became a caregiver as I intend on one day becoming a Physician Assistant and want to better learn how to care for and comfort people. I can be reached at 503 7849708. I have now been a caregiver for adults with disabilities for more than three years and I would say my favorite part are the strong relationships I have built with my clients. I have a strong and reliable background, an Eagle scout in high school, and a Bachelor's degree from U of Oregon. I spend a lot of my time today studying medicine on my own terms so that one day when I do make it into school I will be ahead of the curve so to speak!

I am enthusiastic and am trustworthy. I enjoy making connections with those who I am working with. I like a job doing work that helps people directly. I like the friends I make along the way, and feeling like my job helps people. A personal achievement I am proud of in caregiving is forming long term connections with the people I've cared for. One outside of caregiving is my long term efforts towards my own goals, such as violin and art.

Hello, I am a mature woman who fell into caregiving to help a friend and discovered I love it. I began with senior care for an elderly man who became a very good friend before he passed. I am patient, kind and reliable and a good conversationalist! I am also fairly well read and traveled. I enjoy being with older folks because I love to hear their stories and am happy to take care of them when they are at their most vulnerable. I have also begun to look after little ones, which I find equally engaging, and it reminds me of bringing up my own twin daughters whom I homeschooled. I think this is the work I do best. Hope to find some folks I can help with their loved ones.

I am looking to assist my mother.