Weber State University

***I worked for 5 years as a Police Officer for the Ogden City, Utah P.D. I graduated from the Utah Police Academy. The Police Academy provided weeks of intensive First Aid & Trauma Response Training. I served 3 years in Patrol as a First Responder for all types of Medical Emergencies, Serious Automobile Accidents, Overdoses & All Criminal Activity. ***I received several commendations while in Patrol and was promoted to Detective after the first 3 years. I was assigned to the Crimes Against Children Division where I conducted dozens of complex investigations involving Child Abuse, Neglect and Crimes of Child Sexual Abuse. ***I also attended & graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor's Degree Political Science and Social Sciences. ***I was the founding partner of Thurgood Development Company. We Developed & Built 8 major Senior Residential Projects in N. Utah from 1986-2017. I understand & appreciate the needs of seniors especially as it comes to living independently & as safely as possible. I know from direct experience that Seniors & the Disabled very much want to maintain their independence. ***I volunteered and trained 2 days per week for 7 years at Manor Care Nursing Home in S. Ogden, Utah. ***I retired from construction in 2017 but soon found myself wanting the work with Seniors again. I went to work for a Leading In-Home Senior Care firm in SLC. I underwent significant additional training and have several Utah State mandated Certifications in First Aid, Elder Care etc. ***After 4 months with the Leading In-Home Senior Care firm I was chosen as their CARE-GIVER OF THE YEAR. I am assigned as Exclusive Care Giver for 3 of their VIP's, whose names are household words in all of Utah. ***I have many references from persons who I have cared for and dozens from Seniors that I have built homes for over the past many years. I am 6'3"- 220 lbs and well trained in personal protection. My clients are safe when I am there with them.

I truly care about those I take care of, I want them to feel comfortable and safeI. Iam a great listener and I have the desire to help in anyway that I can. I became a caregiver because I was the only one who my sick Grandma trusted to take care of her. This Job chose me at first , but as time went on I chose it, I kept returning to this type of work. I see being a caregiver as an honour and a privelage, it's a gift that most don't understand. I like listening to my elderly companions life stories, I enjoy the friendship , companionship. I enjoy helping them feeI happy and safe. I enjoy taking them out of the home if this is something they can do and go on walks. Fresh air is so good for the soul.. I have had clients in the past that just wanted to be driven around in a car for a few hours., so they didnt keep looking at the same four walls all day. Other caregiving job's the clientt didn't ever want to leave the home. My job is finding out what makes them happy and doing what Ican do to make it happen One of my personal achievements, was working with a grumpy 87 year old who had one caregiver after another! At first she didn't like me or want me around. I went at her pace and continued to be kind even when she wasn't.I did everything that was required of me and more. I would just sit in the same room with her watching TV . After a while when I learned what her favorite shows where I looked up trivia on them. We started talking more and more , because she saw that I was interested in her. She started opening up to me and really looked forward to me coming to work. The family was shocked, because she talked so highly of me and she never did this before.

I am easy to talk to, and truly enjoy being with my patients. I am an excellent cook. I can handle simple tasks, and very complex cares, such as tracheostomy and ventilator care. I am great at respiratory care, and post-operative care. I am a musician and can even play my viola for your. I can clean and organize well. I am very versatile!

I absolutely love helping people. The older generation is by far some of my favorite people! I've grown so close to alot of my residents and I'm so thankful for the chance to know them. I love what I do:)

I'm currently in the process of moving to Messa, Arizona so I'm looking for a full time job caring for a person in need. I love helping people and making them feel comfortable and taken care of. I pride myself in the quality of care that I provide by not rushing cares and taking time with patients to make sure all cares are provided with precision and dignity. I'm currently in the process of becoming a certified CNA and I have my background check done currently that I can show proof of.

I am a care/giver & have had experience with the elderly for 10 yrs. I have had clients with Alzheimer's/dementia, bed bound/house bound. I have experience in all A.D.l.(adult daily living) I love caring for the elderly! I love to see them smile, and if I can help them in any capacity, that makes me smile.

I love the communication & assisting others in all aspects to make life much more enjoyable. Passionate about providing care. Taken care of my grandpa til he had gone to the otherside before becoming a caregiver. I love learning the different views of life & journeys others have taken.