Arthritis Caregivers in Manatee County - 262 caregivers found

I am a experienced caregiver with a tremendous amount of heart and faith in always doing the right thing. I am dependable and honest to a fault. My experience covers a lifetime of caring for individuals in ALFs, hospitals, residential as well as supervising others in the field. Currently, I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Florida. My degrees include: Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from the University of South Florida (USF), B.A. in Business Administration and a B.S.W. (Social Work). In the past, I had studied Nursing at Hillsborough Community College (HCC). I am fully capable taking a B/P manually or electronically, Hoyer lift, as well as the usual TPR and weights. I have volunteered with Life Path Hospice from fall 2007 - fall of 2010. -- Currently, I am learning German, Finnish, Italian, Indonesian and know basic Spanish. Also, I have had studied basic Korean, French, Norwegian and Swedish languages for the pure joy of learning. If needed, I can work full-time short term (negotiable), live-in a few days a week, daytime or overnight and have had my second COVID vaccine.

Giving 100% and doing my best enjoyed helped people and provide the care they needed doing the right.

Compassion and empathy are my greatest attributes. I have cared for my clients post a massive stroke which included diaper changes, washing, Hoyer Lift, feeding, medication management, advocate for there care, navigating Medicare/Medicaid and SSI/SSD, house cleaning, food shopping, etc. I understand paralysis, stroke, speech impediment, palliative and hospice care, oxygen dependent, chronic aspiration and feeding tube, to name a few examples. I assisted for several years with respite care. My clients have needed assistance with insulin dependent (medication management), had Alzheimer's/Dementia and could no longer speak and was also bed bound. Should you/your loved one require care after an operation, I have experience with this as well. I have worked in the medical field for almost two decades in radiology offices and as a licensed massage therapist providing therapy for Multiple Sclerosis, Sickle Cell Anemia, Edema, Fibromyalgia, chronic headaches, Sciatica to name a few. Life has directed me, as a calling would a religious leader, to caregiving. The role I wish to take during my waking hours is to care for those who have difficulties in being 100% independent. Empathy is in my "job description" and my "resume." The Enneagram and Myers-Briggs personality outcome-I am a caregiver and advocate (INFJ). Caring for another human is what I believe all humans were put here to do; to help each other through this journey in whatever gifts we have to offer. I enjoy others company and have a sense of true purpose by providing someone a sense of freedom in assisting them, encouraging confidence and an overall easier time of the human experience. Aside from helping other humans, I have rescued over two-hundred dogs and counting. Currently I volunteer my time with the Humane Society. I enjoy cooking and watching others enjoy my flavorful dishes.

I feel my high level of compassion with a gentle approach makes me a great companion. My attentiveness to balance the needs of my patient and their loved ones with trust and dependability helps with patients physical changes.

I am a peoples person, I love helping people it's my passion, making people happy and knowing that I have done my best to make some one feel/look better, i have been a CNA for 24 years, I am a God fearing person and I take pride in what I do i strive to treat others the way i would like me or my family to be treated.

This is my call in life. Be there for a person to how want to stay in there home as long as possible. Be the extra eye, hand and feet. To be supporting and give a comfortable, trustful help. Make your life easier, happier and enjoyable. For me personally, this gives me happiness and make me feel I do something important in life. I'm a warm, calm, caring person with a lot of empathy and respect for the person i helping. I'm very organized and punctual. I can help out both in the home, in the garden . I'm a morning person and like to start early.

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My name is Linda and I'm a patient, sensitive and caring person that Loves caring for others.

I am a outgoing happy person! I love animals and people! I am a registered medical assistant with extras! I am a CNA/phlebotomy instructor as well as CPR instructor. I love helping people. At the age of 45 I walked away from my previous career to go to college and earned my associates of science degree

My patience make me a great caregiver.because I love helping others