Johnson State College

I became a caregiver because my desire to help others has always been a driving force in my life. One of the things I like about being a care giver is how you have a chance to connect with the patients/clients better than anybody else you spend the most time with them. One of my personal achievements that I am proud of is when I was in the social work field, and I had been able to talk a client out of considering selling his prescribed medications to another client. All I ever wanted out of life was to be able to help others and create music. A little bit about myself... I'm a psychology graduate who has a passion for drums and percussion. In my time during my years at Johnson State College I was part of the Percussion Ensemble and the Afro-Cuban Ensemble, while I also held an independent study studying the neurological and physical effects of percussion recreation activity amongst the senior population in an adult senior center. After graduating college, I went immediately into the Social Work field where I spent a combined two years as a Case Worker working with clients under the Adult Autism Spectrum and having worked to with two seperate mental health agencies. I have a lot of experience in playing multiple roles within my positions at these agencies to help young clients with severe behavioral/mood disorders. In these positions that I have held, I have been part of a team whose goal was to help mentally disabled/challenged individuals learn how to become strong, healt

Through my past and current family experience of care taking. I will provide compassion, empathy, patience and companionship. I am trust worthy, reliable and knowledgeable in prescription administration. I am dependable for transportation whether it is a doctor's appointment or a fun outing. I am a good cook but understand dietary restrictions. I am aware of the importance of a clean and sanitary environment. I'm respectful and compliant of clients wishes. My goal is to utilize my skills to improve the quality of life for those I care for.

I became a caregiver because I love to help people. I went to college and got a bachelor's degree in psychology. I love talking to people and working with them. I am in the process of getting my CNA license. I will still help people but will be able to have more duties. I like that I can make my own hours and have a flexible schedule. I am a very patient woman with a great amount of empathy. I am proud that I achieved my bachelor's degree while raising three children and working 2 jobs. I am a very hard worker. I now have 7 grandchildren and 5 live near me so I thoroughly enjoy spending time with them.

I have been working with people for most of my adult life. I have owned and operated my own preschool for 15 years. I have lived in Vermont for the past 11 years and I have worked in retail for most of those years. I have recently took a private care job with an elderly lady who is very capable of taking care of herself, I assist her with emails, grocery shopping, as well as driving her to and from appointments, etc. She is a delightful woman and I enjoy working with her so much. I have taken an interest in this field and would like to pursue further opportunities in working in this field. I am a very active person and I enjoy the outdoors very much, on my free time I am often outdoors either walking, hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, and taking many different fitness classes at the local spa in town. I went back to college as an adult 5 years ago and received my bachelors degree which I am very proud of that accomplishment, as it was not an easy task working and going to school, however I really enjoyed it, and met many people and found my classes very interesting. I hope to continue taking courses over the next few years as I continue to pursue other side interests such as cooking, and photography.