The Evergreen State College

I try to be the best possible caregiver because I believe it is one of the most important jobs there is. I like people and it is a privilege to help them enjoy life as fully as they are able to, especially when it includes helping work toward healthy activity and more inclusion in life and community. I have compassion, patience, dedication, a good sense of humor, am calm in crisis, learn fast and can even help with animal care if needed. (I grew up on a farm.) I'm a pretty good cook. I love books, movies, walking, trying to write stories and listening to people. Achievements I am proud of include raising children, grandmothering, attaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree and being once named Caregiver of the Year. Thank-you for considering me as a caregiver!

I specialize in Dementia and TBI., because of the private care I provided for a family member before advanced training in this field and A B.A. I am very patient and LOVE working in this field. I am proud to have worked with many prominent families in Seattle with glowing letters of recommendation.

I am currently enrolled in CNA coursework to polish up ten years of family caregiving. My entire adult life has been dedicated to taking care of my grandparents and parents, simultaneously at times. Regrettably, having lost all but my Father in recent years, I'm now a 30 year old woman with skills in one area: Caregiving. It's been my job for so long, I can't imagine doing anything else. At the moment, I can't transport you anywhere, but I can be there for you nonetheless. I'm here to offer you a human being to talk to, to be with, and to help you through your difficulties. You and/or your loved ones are not children and nor should you be treated like one. From amputation to blindness, I have helped when needed and stood back when not. I've driven through the night to aid in everything from an emergency to simply needing someone to talk to. I have a BA and was raised by a history-buff and a hippie, so give me your strangest topic, and we'll talk all day about. In fact, if you think you might like to talk to me before making any decision, I'd be happy to. If you're going to hire someone to put your trust in, requesting an interview isn't such a bad idea. Pet care, gardening and sewing are also skills I can bring to the table. I'm a maverick of human-skills. And I'll bring the tea.

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I have been working off and on over the years as a caregiver. I would have to say: I fell into the position. I have been taking care of my disabled brother for years. Then my mother became very sick from complications of diabetes. I have been taking care of her for years. After graduating from college in 2006 with a BA in Social Work and I couldn't find a job using my degree, I continued being a caregiver. There is a lot of social work involved in caregiving. So I do feel I am using my degree. I also started my own pet treat business around caring for my family and clients. Another caregiving role: taking care of our pets. I enjoy helping people stay independent of care centers.

My grandfather lived with my family while I was growing up so I knew I liked caring for the elderly from an early age. I took care of my dad for 7 years before he died, so when I needed a job it seemed like the natural field to pursue. I like being a caregiver because I enjoy helping people with challenges make the most of their daily life. I'm proud of the fact that I have developed strong skills in communicating with people who have dementia over the years that I have been employed as a caregiver. I get a lot of satisfaction from knowing that I help make life more fun for the people I care for. This is a particular challenge given the fact that my clients are often in pain, confused and grieving over loss of loved ones and loss of self mastery. My hobbies include reading, creating mixed media pieces and crochet.