Emily G.

Care-giving that spans a lifetime, because it's my nature. Providing care in both home and facility settings. In the personal realm, I helped raise a well-adjusted and good human, who has herself become an exceptional mother. We welcomed a first grandchild, in 2016, who is the light of my life, the second in 2019, a sweet/tart little spitfire, and are expecting a third soon! Such a joy! In the mid-1990s, my sister and I operated an in-home daycare, so we could have social time for my daughter. We were new to the area, with no connections and limited resources. That was a busy time! In the early-2000s, I subbed in an Adult Daycare/Work Center and associated group homes, for developmentally disabled adults (Counterpoint, Inc). I've also volunteered with Eagle Mount. When my daughter was 3-1/2, I began working on a BS in Environmental Science. It took a little extra time, but I got it done in 2003. I worked in industry for 12+ years, before my next caregiving "gig". In 2016, we learned that the cancer, put in check in 2012, had returned and metastasized, in my Grandfather. It was always my plan to care for them, in this stage of life. I spent much of 2017 teamed up with my Grandmother. We made it through. My Grandfather died at home, surrounded by his wife and children. In addition to metastatic lung cancer, he experienced Lewy body dimension. On returning home, I worked as a Life Skills Trainer, in a group home for adults with traumatic brain injuries (Liberty Place). The individuals served are medically and psychologically complex. I experienced crisis situations with two residents, was able to support them, help them stay safe, and both made it through. Services included medication management, scheduling, transport, and advocacy, in addition to help in relearning life skills and providing recreational opportunities.

I love helping people! My favorite thing to do is listen to the elderly, and what they have been through in their lives. I have patience, and respect, and I realize that everyone wants things done differently. I am open to learning new things and am also a quick learner. When I was 20 years old, my boyfriends mother was very sick and she had a stroke, so she wasn't able to use one side of her arm and I assisted her and she felt comfortable enough to ask me for help to go to the bathroom and as well as other things including hygiene care. Ever since then I have wanted to help take care of people, especially those that aren't able to do things for themselves. I enjoy being with the patient's, learning what they like and what makes them feel comfortable. A personal achievement that I am proud of, is having a resident remember me, or like me because of the care that I have given them, and the compassion that was shown.