Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Caregivers in De Soto - 3 caregivers found

I am caring, understanding, outgoing, social, and I like to make things fun! I also have a lot of experience in being a caregiver, as I was my mother's caregiver for many years. I love being able to have a close or one on one relationship with the ones I care for. My first personal goal I achieved is receiving my CNA license.

I am a twenty year-old college student living and studying in Southern Illinois. I am very active in my church, and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking or kayaking. Originally from Alabama, I spent my early childhood observing and helping my mother and grandmother care of my great-grandmother, who spent 40 years in a wheel chair due to a stroke. I consider myself fortunate for this personal experience with my great-grandmother, Ruth, because I witnessed firsthand how important it is to handle disability with dignity, respect, humor, and practicality. As my great-grandmothers abilities and needs changed, I watched her caregivers work to help find a "new normal," not only for my grandma, but for our entire family. As a caregiver, my personal objective is to not only ensure my patient's health needs are met, but also assist my patient in finding enjoyment or interest in each day.

I chose to do cna classes back in 2016 as a junior in high school. Being young, it was honestly just something to do but I grew to have a love and compassion for helping the elderly. I've been a cna for almost 6 years now and my favorite thing is putting a smile on their face. I'm trustworthy, loving, hardworking, and patient with a strong work ethic. A personal achievement that I'm proud of is learning that every action doesn't need a reaction. Being the bigger person and not acting out of anger is a gain for me.