University of Vermont

When someone I am caring for is successful in achieving a goal, that spells success for everyone. I have believed that giving a handup to people who need one is why I'm here and spent most of my working life doing just that. I've been fortunate and believe in giving back, in brief I am client centered. Knowing that some people need a "life coach" to help them achieve a goal, that's what I do. I'm very proud to share a story about a young woman who met "the love of her life" on line. He was from another state, and between her guardian and myself we helped fill in the details and she got to take her first flight to meet her young man who now lives in Vermont and will someday become this young woman's husband.

Wide variety of experience with dementia

I really value compassionate, loving care, and believe that ethics, integrity, and honesty are an important part of being a great Caregiver. I have worked as a Chaplain for Hospice, as well as a Therapist. I have experience in advanced medical training as a former EMT, and I have always sought work that involves helping and supporting people. I feel it is important to be attentive and intuitive to my client's needs, and to really listen to them. It is my intention to provide that extra special Caregiving experience for my clients, and to offer the highest, quality services in the Caregiving field. I would be honored to support your loved ones, with the greatest love, respect, and care possible.

looking for a 3 day a week live-in position or hourly work near my home. I am calm, capable, compassionate and alert. I have many interests and experiences. I like to see a need and fill it. Would love it if there was a summer beach house. Hospitable to friends and family

I have always enjoyed being around my elders. I would spend time with my grandparents on both my mother and father side as often as I could. I began volunteering at a nursing home near my house and would go play games and paint the ladies nails and just spend time with the clients. I like hearing the stories about their pasts and being able to really see how much things have changed. I enjoy how much they value and appreciate the little things in life and simplicity. I am proud that I have such strong relationships with many assisted living homes and elderly clients. I enjoy cooking, cleaning and getting to know people. I am very good at knowing when to engage in conversation with a client or allow them their space and time. I am also wonderful at finding what a client loves most whether it is reading, puzzles, cooking, scrapbooking, ect and focusing my time and effort on helping them engage in that activity. I love offering my help and support to those in need and enjoy the relationships I have built and continue to build with my elders within this community.

I am a compassionate, patient, and open minded caregiver looking for new clients! I will be pursuing a masters degree in social work next fall and plan to focus on advocating for older adults and people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. I have a strong background in caring for children but recently discovered adults are even better. I am open to learning anything!

1.Why did you become a Caregiver? - I have always been interested in medical related services. In my experience I have so much gratitude for individuals within the caregiving field more so ever since my grandmother was cared for so well by a caregiver. Because of my wonderful experience I wanted to give back and give a positive experience like mine to others 2.What do you like about being a Caregiver? - I truly enjoy the relationships and bonds you build with families. I also feel the a deep satisfaction knowing that families can rest well knowing that their love ones are in good hands. 3.What is a personal achievement you are proud of? - Some personal achievements that I am proud of would be traveling to Brazil and working to build and fix schools within the favelas in Rio. 4.Tell us something about yourself. - I am an outgoing, determined, and passionate individual. I love traveling and volunteering. I enjoy learning and reading as much as possible. I love Turner classic movies, doing laundry( very random) and I truly believe that if you want to see change in anything one should start with themselves.

Private in home caregiver for almost eight years. CPR certified, insured, skilled, and compassionate.