Alzheimer's Disease Caregivers in Old Saybrook - 183 caregivers found

Making a difference in people's lives has been a passion of mine. My family owned a Nursing Home/Home for the Aged for 36 years. This is were my passion for taken care of people was instilled in me. I worked as a caregiver, cook and handled recreation programs for our residents. Throughout the years I worked for Connecticut Hospice, The Alzheimer's Resource Center, and as a Private Caregiver for children and adults. I had the honor of caring for my Dad and both my Grandmother who all had Alzheimer's. There are many types of Dementia. Training and knowledge is important to understanding the needs of your love ones and clients you care for. This past December I completed training courses for The National Caregiver Certification Program, Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia and 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's. These certification courses provided me with new ways to communicate with Dementia clients. I make sure the things that are most important to my client are done every shift. This is achieved by asking your priorities, then once they're completed if time allows I do my best to tackle the non-priorities. Compassionate, reliable, punctual, treating everyone with dignity and respect are values I live by.

I have more than 10 years experience in the health care field. Took care of my grandma when she had a stroke. That's what got me into the care business. I have the patience for the job. Loving and caring. Have 2 teenagers and a 8 yr old. When I'm able to make a client feel comfortable and happy for the day, I've achieved a i have experiences with stroke, cancer, parkinsons, hospice, Dementia and alzeimher patients

With four years of dedicated experience as a caregiver, I have honed my passion for providing exceptional care and service to individuals and families in need. This commitment extends to wherever I work, with the unwavering belief that every customer or patient deserves the very best care and attention. I firmly believe that my unique combination of skills, experience, and personal qualities make me an outstanding candidate for this role. I bring compassion, empathy, and a deep understanding of the needs of those under my care. Furthermore, my unwavering dedication to the well-being of my clients, along with my strong work ethic, ensures that my role in this job is not just valuable but truly essential. I am ready to continue making a positive impact in the lives of the families I have the privilege to serve.

Some qualities that make me a good caregiver would be the amount of patience I have, the level of compassion for the individuals served, and how passionate I am for providing postivive interactions with individuals.

I love working as a caregiver because I get to spend time with elderly and help them with there needs and making them feel happy and comfortable.

my name is Yolande. I live in Groton. CT. I'm currently a student nurse at TRCC about to graduate this May. I have been in the health care fill working from nursing to Group home since 2015 roughly a year from my arrival in this country. my passion has always been to help those who are in need to live a meaningful life. that is why I choose to work with the elderly, as special need individuals because I believe they are human being who was once healthy and strong and spend their lives taking care of other in every way shape or forms. to me, working with the elderly is a form of giving back to my community.

Hello My name is Vantaysha ! I've been a caregiver for over 5 years now . I jumped into this field due to the lost of my grandfather who was also my bestfriend. He passed away in a nursing home and I wanted to make a change in this field . Doing that would be bringing my upbeat energy . Im also very outgoing, friendly, compassionate, empathetic, reliable, and most of all uplifting . My goal to make my patients feel comfortable and at peace with my help during their journeys.

Helping people is one of my greatest passions. I truly believe being a caregiver is a job that allows you to be that everyday support that people need.

I'm a great caregiver because I like to help others. And to be a great caregiver you need to have patience. I'm a respectful person honest and loving. I'm a loyal person I'm one of the best in the field.

Hello! I take pride in what I do because I genuinely care about the well-being and comfort of all of my patients. I am very confident in my work ethic, mainly because of all the years of experience I have. I've worked at multiple nursing homes, starting back in 2016. The most important thing to me is building long-lasting relationships with my patients and their families. A little background information about me is I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and also CPR & First Aid Certified. I am so also OSHA certified by the state of Connecticut. I'm a non-smoker, and I am fully vaccinated and boosted. I'm friendly, caring, responsible, reliable, fun, and people-oriented. I have plenty of experience, as I have previous working history in home-care and nursing homes. My help would direct to, but not limited to, household chores/cleanup, meal preparation, companionship, medication reminders, help with daily activities, grooming, car transportation, grocery shopping, running errands, etc. I understand how important it is for families to feel secure and safe when selecting the right caregiver for their specific family needs, and I am confident I will be a great fit. Let me know if this sounds like a fit for you and your family, and we can discuss further!