Dementia Caregivers in Keswick - 70 caregivers found

I majored in Social Work and have had a wonderful 27 year career of working with children, adolescents and the aging. I have worked at UVA hospital where I gained insight into the importance of maintaining good health and how devastating a disease or accident is on one's health and life. I have worked for department of social services and assisted the aging with receiving the services needed to remain in their home or to move into a facility. At this time, I am doing "hands on" care in people's home to assist them with various activities of daily living. My mother was bedridden for many years and I was one of her primary caregivers. I know the burden on family when caring for a loved one and the importance of support. My grandfather lived to be 96 and I was there for him to assist with shopping, meal prep, housekeeping, medication reminders and transportation. I cherish the times that I spent with my mother and grandfather caring for them. I also cherish the support I received from others.

I have 20 plus years in the medical field primarily in patient care and really have enjoyed helping and working in my community . I strive to provide the best care possible for my clients and treat everyone with dignity and respect. This is my work but also my passion.

Greetings! My name is Dana, and I reside in Louisa County, near Lake Anna. All of my previous positions have been either in customer service or helping others. In regards to caregiving, I have experience working with folks in a home setting where I have done things such as; help with toiletry, grooming, meal preparation, helping with mobility (getting in and out of bed), companionship ( I play a mean hand of Rummy), and some exercise (taking walks). I have previous work experience as a CPHT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) and I'm trained in medication management, I would have no problem with medication management. I also have work experience with neurological disorders, developmental disorders, mental illness, and ADLs- from early childhood and up.

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I've been in nurse for 26yrs i love what I do for my seniors I worked in all types of fields work with all types of people I'm a certified CNA I love seeing there smiling faces when my job is done.

I began my journey into the Caregiver when my grandmother got sick and I knew it was my calling. I really enjoy being there for others always. I am very patient and very concerned in the happiness and comfortableness of my clients. I follow instructions well and I do like to do a daily journal of my clients day so the family knows all that has happened throughout my day with their loved one.

I enjoy working with people and I like to help others. What I enjoy about being a care giver is putting a smile on there face and helping them feel comfortable and independent My personal achievement of myself is how long I've been doing this at my age and how much I enjoyed it

I treat the patients as if it was my family. I love to sit and listen to stories that they have to tell about back when they were growing up. If you sit and listen to the elderly they can teach you a lot of stuff. I enjoy spending time with them. If they like to listen to music I will put that on for them. If they would like to go outside then I will be more than happy to keep them active.

Things that makes me a great caregiver/nurse assistance is my positive personality and behavior to my clients. I love to sing, reading Bible, and learning new things. I am a singer and good listener. A heart of loving, caring, listening, compassion, and confident in my work make me an attracted person to be a caregiver. I am proud of having a heart of helping other in need of my aid. I am proud of having a gift singing, and caring for people. I once had to care for my grandmother who was blind and needed personal care. I have worked with residents in their homes and nursing homes. It is my pressure to make them happy and feel to live longer. I believe in caring because I am young, strong, and healthy to help seniors. I know my skills, talents, and traits make me a great caregiver. If you hire me, you will not regret to have me around your loved ones. I am proud to have loving and passion heart.

I am a dedicated caregiver and a Human Services professional in view, with the organizational and clients relation skills to ensure a fluid and enjoyable experience with seniors and the vulnerable ones. Excellent desire to always be ready to help others, shows empathic and compassion for the vulnerable and try to be the voice for the voiceless or less privileged. A team player who shows readiness to work with others to best help and serve my clients. Dynamic caregiver with over 6years of experience with the seniors and special needs individuals. Productive relationship builder; excel at listening to client's needs. Highly professional--dependable, reliable and able to perform duties with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and listening skills. Strive for quick complaint resolution from clients, in order to resolve problems on the first call and avoid escalation of issues. Excel within a service-oriented company, demonstrating a talent for communicating effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds. Ensures safety of my clients at all times and always prompt to pre-empt their needs. Help clients get to a place of self-sufficiency if necessary, engage them in active activities and games, using my discretion as their health condition permits.