Portland State University

Hello! I am a experienced caregiver/medication aide who truly LOVES it. I have worked caring for seniors and individuals with disabilities for the last 5 years. It is something that I am passionate about. I enjoy having a positive impact in people's lives on a daily basis and by doing this job I am able to do so. I feel very competent in this field. I am generally a happy person and like to bring that with me to work. It makes me happy to bring that to work and it also makes my job better because you are what you are surrounded by! I can cook , clean, administer meds, provide assistance with ADLS, and so on! Feel free to contact me with any questions as I can only tell so much about me on here. Thank you!

I enjoy getting to know my clients and providing care based on their preferences. I love socializing with clients and hearing about their lives and their interests, but for clients that prefer a more quiet environment I find myself spending more time preparing their favorite meals from scratch while still being available for them at all times. I enjoy caring for others because it feels like it comes naturally to me, so much so that I am going back to school for a second degree, this time for nursing. I understand what an honor it is to be able to provide excellent care for others, and am excited to get to go to work each day knowing that I am making a real difference.

My experience as a caregiver has helped me to grow into someone that is a compassionate person with a willing heart to help others. The experience that has helped me the most is being there for one person while their health declined. Although this is a hard thing to see it reminded me to be grateful of my own health and was an honor to be present for the family in such a sensitive time. I enjoy making connections with the people that I am with and learning all that I can from their stories and experiences. It is a great privilege to be a comfort and helping hand to others.

I enjoy caregiving for companionship, helping others & one on one interaction. I enjoy keeping a tidy household, cooking meals and going on outings (walk, drive, wheel chair, walker, when weather permits). I have been a caregiver all my life, with my parents (whom have both transitioned), my grown children & clients. It comes natural for me & I am often taking on line courses to advance my knowledge. I look foward to meeting you. Sincerely, Jamie

Certified Private Caregiver with over 12 years of experience! Both CPR and First Aid certified. Clients describe me as compassionate, organized and collaborative. Very knowledgeable with a large variety of medications and treatment options. Excellent cook that can adapt to any diet. Love a clean environment and will assist in the maintenance of a household. Exceptional communication skills and dedicated to giving the best possible care!

I was a certified nursing assistant and certified medication aid for many years when I was younger. I eventually went back to college and received a degree in social science but miss the interaction I had with the people that I cared for. I like to see the smile on peoples faces, the stories and know that I am helping someone to have a better day. I am skilled at dementia care, was nurse delegated to assist clients with medication oral and topical, stoma care, foot care, bathing and skin care. I am looking for part time evening and one weekend day shifts/work. I would like to find one family that needs ongoing care a few hours a week.

Right now I am looking for a LIVE-IN caregiving position. I live in Colorado but want to relocate to Texas. I plan to move July 31st. I became a caregiver to serve the elderly population. I have experience working with memory care and hospice, and I am willing to learn and be helpful to you with your unique and individual client needs. I perform a variety of daily tasks including house cleaning, laundry, medication preparation and administration, meal preparation and cleanup, companionship, and any additional needs specific to my client. I worked for 7 years in an active-living care facility as night security helping active seniors who needed someone available on the evening shift. I had perfect attendance in my 7 years at Town Center Terrrace. I am of the Christian faith. I enjoy reading, writing, drawing, oil painting, knitting, crocheting. and good conversation. I started a business with my sister making predecorated artificial Christmas trees. I am willing to relocate to a variety of locations.

I have a passion for taking care of others. Their safety and well-being is very important to me. I am understanding and patient to the individuals needs and wants. I am attracted to being a caregiver because I can help people in many different ways that I have learned through the years of working and volunteering.

I enjoy working with older adults. I cared for my grandmother, grandfather, and grandmother-in-law through the end of their lives. I enjoy giving comfort to the person receiving care and giving respite to family members who need to recharge their batteries. I work full-time for aging services but I don't provide direct care to older adults. I enjoy physical work and personal connections with new people. I am interested in supporting people through the end of their lives and have received training as an end-of-life doula. Nothing surprises or offends me and I have sense of humor enough to laugh through most challenges. I'm very proud that I advocated and cared for my grandparents so they could live life on their terms. I helped family members navigate systems, emotions, and care needs so they could better handle what was happening.

Many years of experience. Like to work with people one-on-one.

I believe that compassion is the most important gift anyone can give another. I am a deeply caring and compassionate individual, focused on providing professional and ethical care to people who need a little help.

My career has included highly responsible jobs in supervision and providing direct care to people. I am intrinsically motivated, informed, educated from a care provider and administrator perspective. My strength is my ability to notice detail, to provide compassionate care, and to consider the possible liability in negligence . My history in psychiatric care, traumatic brain injury, autism , dementia as well as providing care to the paraplegic community contributes to professionalism and trust for those with whom I work. My entire career has been devoted to the emotional and physical well being of vulnerable people, and I consider it the most honorable work in the world.

Alec

The experience I gained while working in healthcare helped me learn to be caring, humble, patient, encouraging, go at someone's pace, be detailed, do the right thing even when no one is watching, it's not about me and my convenience, be empathetic and sympathetic. I learned more about being human and how to treat another person through the great residents I took care of.

I believe that I am an excellent care taker do to the fact that I have had 10 years of experience in this field, of which there is no substitute. During this time I have encountered a host of challenges that I feel I have handled brilliantly. I feel that I am a seasoned, highly qualified candidate for this position. What I am particularly proud of is that I frequently took on the challenging task of working intently with the available Alternative to Work Programs that my house residents attended daily. Working conjointly with managers and employees of these establishments I was often needed to help with i designing highly individualized work activities for the clients I was responsible for. The design parameters of these individualized work programs had to meet the wrap-around needs of the client, often having to problem solve situations that proved to be highly complicated. This was often a challenge, for if the resident became un-interested in his/her work, or otherwise, disengaged, then what ensued was a set of behaviors that tended to be counter-productive to the individual and to the group environment as a whole. If the tendencies/behaviors were not subsequently dealt with successfully, in a timely fashion, then the resident would be sent home prematurely thus, missing out on his/her potential income of a “full” day's work.

I am a very compassionate, energetic and organized person who thrives most when helping those in need. I began volunteering in the classroom for students with special needs during lunch and recess when I was in elementary school, and have been assisting others in need ever since. I have always considered being of help to those limited or incapable as a core value, but I wasn't sure exactly which direction to take professionally that would best utilize and nurture this gift. I've interned in various departments of the hospital including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Medical Surgery, Renal/Diabetic, and much more, but it wasn't until I worked with my first terminally ill client that I found my passion. I have spent the last seven years working with hospice residents, and have felt quite fulfilled. I moved to Portland, Oregon in July of this year to transfer into Portland State University following my graduation this past May from community college and am working in a memory care facility with extra time to spare in hopes of connecting with other people in need of a caregiver.

Hello! My name is Samantha, and I am a recent Child and Family Studies major from Portland State University. I began caregiving in September because I wanted to gain more knowledge and experience working with elderly individuals. During my time as a caregiver, I have gained skills in assisting preforming ADLs, housekeeping, catheter care, transfers, ambulation, and turning and repositioning, and have worked with individuals who experience dementia, who have disabilities, and who are on hospice. I also preform housekeeping duties and services such as hands on feeding and assisting with oral hygiene. I love caregiving because it gives me the chance to work in a healthcare setting while providing clients services from the comfort of their own homes. My goal is to begin CNA classes in April, and to eventually go to nursing school. I am currently CPR certified. I look forward to working with you or your family member in the future!

I am a fun and outgoing person. Having fun is what I enjoy. Anything to make someone happy is always enjoyable as long as no one is getting hurt physically, mentally or emotionally. Working with elders is a great thing because they are full of knowledge and history that you won't find on the internet most of fhe time.

Hello there! I have worked in customer service for over 15 years. I have worked in care giving in the past and now would love to be your source in providing companionship to your loved ones and assist with any shopping they may need. I have a reliable vehicle and a 4 year old son that will put a smile on your face! With a family involved in the medical field, being able to help others comes as second nature and is very rewarding. I decided to join CareLinx because I have family who work utilizing his network. I will be only doing this part-time, which would be the days off from my current full-time job. (Thursdays and Fridays).

I'm a outgoing, responsible, dependable, punctual, happy, kindhearted, active listener. I put safety first in any care that I provide and have good bed side manners to each client. I am glad that I in the profession of care since it has been my passion since I was a young child.