Grace A.

I spent years as a Caregiver /Companion to friends, family and friends of family. Your home is your personal space. It's a place where you are most comfortable and secure. When I come in, I offer both Caregiving skills and Companionship. I respect your homes comfort zone and you. I listen and ask questions as I learn my Clients habits and needs. I have a happy heart, I am kind, friendly, patient and professional. I may offer better ways of getting care needs met but always at your approval. I am not bossy and I do not take over your home. I am also careful to put things back in their place when done with it, unless the Client states otherwise. I can assist with medications, personal hygiene care, light housework, grocery shopping, transportation, and more. Sometimes I just come in to assist family members needing a little break from their Caregiving for their family member so they can revive themselves too. I've worked in pallative care with some clients also and interacted with family members needing emotional support with their loved one adjusting to end of life issues and worked with Hospice teams like Casa de La Luz and Corondelet who are my favorites in Compassionate Hospice Care. I enjoy nature, photography and music. I am a person of Faith and I live out of my heart for others. I learn all I can regarding each individuals needs and enjoy seeing my Clients laugh and smile. A happy heart is very important! Most of all I Care! I was in a commercial for Visiting Angels 11/2015 and also did a multimedia interview (nationwide) with Channel 13 News regarding not forgetting our elderly during the Holidays and creating a Holiday box of new memories.

I am a firm believer that yet there is loss of cognition as well as physical abilities in the older population it is important to regain and or maintain self sufficiency as much as possible by learning their needs and approach with unconditional love. I have an unconditional love for the elderly as well as the ill. I have an extensive background in healthcare. I have worked in many different settings whether that is nursing homes, homecare, hospitals. Mainly hospitals. Extensive work history in Med. Surg/Tele/Post Partum/ICU/Burn Unit/Rehab/Ortho/Oncology/Transitional Care Unit/Inmate Ward/Pediatrics/ER units. Ever since I took care of my grandmother when I was 21 yrs. of age, I knew then that this is my calling. I have acquired achievements during my career whether by thank you notes, a prayer book by Joel Osteen. It's the simple rewards that give me satisfaction. While employed at St. Mary's Carondelet I was recognized by the Unit Base Committee on the MSO (medical,surgical,oncology unit) for being the best employee as well as the best rounder. I have the documentation. No greater reward for me than knowing that I took care of the pt. to the best of my ability. It's not about the money.