Alzheimer's Disease Caregivers in Santa Cruz County - 14 caregivers found

I started being a caregiver when I was 19 years old my grandmother had a stroke and I took care of her. I have a daughter that needed a liver transplant at 5 month old. Unfortunately she got cancer at three years old from the inner rejection medicine . My husband got cancer about 12 years agoI taking care of him. Worked in a memory care facility. I have my food handling card CPR card and first aide. I'm certified in dementia and Alzheimer's .

The most rewarding about care giving is when it felt like there is some sort of purpose in my work. There is a great opportunity to really get me to engage and have the routine like I am doing something bigger than myself because at the end of the day that is where I am going, going more towards what am I doing that is impacting others, how am I helping them because at the end of the day that is what I want to do. I want to help people and I want to be there to provide a service and really help those out who are in need.

I AM LOOKING FOR PART TIME , 2 2 HOUR SHIFTS A WEEK, . I BECAME A CAREGIVER BECAUSE I HAD ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A NURSE BUT LOST THE OPPORTUNITY EARLY ON IN LIFE AND CAREGIVING SEEMED A GREAT OPTION, I AM A NURTURER AND CARING FOR PEOPLE IS A PLEASURE. I WORKED FOR A COMPANY YEARS AGO AND BECAME THE MANAGER OF MY DEPARTMENT, I WAS PROUD OF MYSELF AND LOVED MY WORK, UNFORTUNATELY I WAS REPLACED BY A MANAGER THAT THOUGHT A MAN COULD DO A BETTER JOB, THANKFULLY TIMES HAVE CHANGED ABIT. I AM SINGLE AND I HAVE A HOME I LOVE WITH A BIG YARD AND LOTS OF FLOWERS ALL OF WHICH ARE WAY TOO MUCH WORK BUT IT IS MY JOY, I HAVE 4 DOGS AND A CAT THAT ARE ALL MY LOVES. I HAVE 2 GRANDDAUGHTERS I NEVER SEE DUE TO DISTANCE AND I HAVE A SON THAT I DON'T SEE OFTEN, I HAVE GREAT FRIENDS AND WE ENJOY THE SYMPHONY AND GOING OUT TO DINNER AND WHATEVER ELSE GOOD WE CAN GET INTO. I LOVE MUSIC AND READING AND WATCHING TV. I AM ALSO A DOG SITTER.

MY NAME IS NORA GONZALEZ. I HAVE 18 YEARS PLUS AS A CAREGIVER. I AM A CERTIFIED CAREGIVER WITH CERTIFICATES IN ALZHEIMERS CARE, DIRECT AND PERSONAL CARE AND HOSPICE CARE. SERVICE THAT I OFFER. WORK FOR 20 HOURS OR MORE>

I have been part of my Nogales community and serving my hometown for over 20 years. My kindness and expertise has allowed me to work close with elders in my community. I have and extemded professional background in the medical field and would love to continue to serve in the medical area.

I am currently a student at Pima community college pursuing my RN degree. I left a position as a corporate executive to pursue a more satisfying career that would allow me to utilize my knowledge and abilities to care for others. Knowing it will take a few years to get my degree, I chose to become a Certified Nursing Assistant so I can start to help those who are in need of care now.

I'm retired. Worked at Tucson Airport checking bags and persons, retired 2014. I worked at UofA computer center, retired. Worked a Old Tucson Studios for three years. Working part time for Homewatch caregiver driving clients for several reasons. Im a great companion. I drive for appts and shopping.

My name is Amanda I am 19 years old. I enjoy being a CNA because no matter the person and situation they have a story. I enjoy getting to know my residents one on one in order to create the best experience for us both. I chose to go into home care so I could spend time with the individual person and not be rushing between rooms. I look at my residents as though they are family. I hold my self to the highest standard of care and will go the extra mile in caring for each individual resident.

I started working as a caregiver in 2017. Before that I had a in home daycare for almost 20 years. I love taking care and helping people.

I became a care giver because since I was little I wanted to be a Nurse, and when I started looking information about nursing I thought it was a ecellent way to start my nursing career, and it was, i been a CNA for 8 years and still working on my RN degree. I think what makes me a great caregiver is that I care about my patients and their well beeing, I treat them how i gould like my family to be treated.