Hiwot L.

I love helping people I have a disabled daughter who was born with a lot of issues she needed 24 hour care I was 20 knew nothing about any disabilities...was giving training threw nurses and some of her drs...she wasn't excepted to walk talk or live very long she is now 33...i cared for her until she was 20 then made a decision to place her in a residential housing...since then I have been a caregiver once for a elderly man he was 94 I liked helping him he was a caring man we would talk for hours I assited him with showers cooked and cleaned during the hours his son was working I enjoyed being his companion he would always be happy when I was around.iaround.i also was the caregiver for my in laws he had cancer and she had copd I was very happy to help them it made me feel goid that I was there to help them with assisting in their needs...i have worked in residential homes in assuring with everyday needs...it makes me feel needed and happy to help in any way to make their lives a little easier and give companionship and to be a friend...i enjoying being a caregiver knowing I'm helping someone to make it alittle easier for them and to let them know that I care and will help in any way I can even to be that friendly smile to make their day brighter....i know CPR and know about copd some cancers worked with stroke patients i know how having a disabled child can be hard so I want to be able to help relieve some of the pressures off the family's and provide the best care which is always a 100 percent I am very reliable trustworthy loyal a dependable I promise you won't regret having me a a caregiver for your family member

My name is Melissa. I have been working with Elderly and Disabled people since age 9. I started by Volunteering at a Nursing home ,and then I volunteered to work with disabled people of all ages. I knew from a small age that I wanted to care for people of all types. I have always had a special passion for The Elderly. I wanted to be a caregiver and a Nurse because i enjoy working with people and I love having one on one interactions with people. I like that I get to make a difference in someone's life. I would describe my Personality traits as being very caring,polite,patient,very understanding, loving, compassionate, respectful, and Empathetic . A Personal Achievement I am proud of would be Getting into Nursing School, and completing my Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Studies.