North Thurston High School

I'm a young 19-year old gentleman that loves working with people and people with disabilities to make a difference in their lives. For that reason, I started working with Kokua and still do so as a Life Skill Instructor. What I enjoy the most about being a caregiver is getting know each individual client and making their lives that much easier in whatever possible way I can. I can work with another staff or independently with a client. I'm a quick learner and an informed learner, I'm capable of multi-tasking and work efficiently, capable of lifting well over 80 lbs, can cook, can perform personal care, and can do house cleaning. I've worked in highly stressful situations during my time at Kokua. I've recived recognition of a $25 gift card for working hard and helping out covering open shifts(60hrs/wk) while attending school full-time at the same time. I've also received recognition by my staff and coordinator of handling a stressful situation that my client and my life were in danger. I look forward to growing as a caregiver and making more positive impacts with the clients I work with or will be working with in the future.

Hi I have been a caregiver for over 10 years..what I love being a caregiver is just being there for my clients and give them the best care that need and not only being there for my client but also for their family.. I am a compassionate worker and always welling to learn new things .I am a very fast learner

Hi my name is Samantha I have been a CNA since 2010 and worked in all settings I have a passion for helping others and enjoy compassionate care I am well organized and really enjoy what I do.

Been a nac for 13 years, and have loved every minute of it. Have helped with babies all the way up to elderly and all ages in between. Been in facilities as well as done home care.

I enjoy caregiving it is very rewarding . I have worked both. In centers and I'm home . I enjoy every aspects of arriving. I even enjoy the challenging times..

I'm a very artistic, fun to be around, kind and loving person. I enjoy b being a caregiver because I get to help people who need help I got to learn about the people and I get to care for them and get to know them as they get to know me and build trust with them. My personal Achievement is I got my own apartment I'm an adult now and I'm living on my own

My goal as a care giver is to provide quality of life to all who need it. Provides compassionate care, focuses on clients ability to stay in there home to end of life process.

I started out caregiving with my Uncle when he was 90 years old. I would take him on outings and have him over to my house for special occasions. After about 2 years my mom gave me power of attorney for my Uncle because she was busy with my ill stepdad. My Uncle had dementia pretty bad but he really enjoyed spending time together. In the meantime between working for the State of Washington and helping with my Uncle, My stepdad needed more help than my mom could give. I would come over and give her breaks to do shopping and etc. He had cancer So I would be at her house alot to help with him. I was with him during the last week of his life to comfort him and help my mom deal with his decline. When he passed my mother took a turn for the worse as most lifetime partners do. I decided to quit my job at the Casino so I could help her. After a few months it was imminent that I had to move in with her to care for her. She passed away in 2016 and 3 months after her my Uncle at 98 years young passed and 2 months after him my brother passed of cancer. That is when I decided I needed to help the seniors in my senior park. I help them with Dr. Appts, Filling out Legal paperwork, Talking with their insurance companies, help with medications etc.. I enjoy this type of work because I get to know the client and listen to the stories of growing up, but mostly I feel proud when they call me their guardian angel.