Parkinson's Disease Caregivers in Manatee County - 314 caregivers found

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I am a experienced caregiver with a tremendous amount of heart and faith in always doing the right thing. I am dependable and honest to a fault. My experience covers a lifetime of caring for individuals in ALFs, hospitals, residential as well as supervising others in the field. Currently, I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Florida. My degrees include: Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from the University of South Florida (USF), B.A. in Business Administration and a B.S.W. (Social Work). In the past, I had studied Nursing at Hillsborough Community College (HCC). I am fully capable taking a B/P manually or electronically, Hoyer lift, as well as the usual TPR and weights. I have volunteered with Life Path Hospice from fall 2007 - fall of 2010. -- Currently, I am learning German, Finnish, Italian, Indonesian and know basic Spanish. Also, I have had studied basic Korean, French, Norwegian and Swedish languages for the pure joy of learning. If needed, I can work full-time short term (negotiable), live-in a few days a week, daytime or overnight and have had my second COVID vaccine.

Giving 100% and doing my best enjoyed helped people and provide the care they needed doing the right.

Compassion and empathy are my greatest attributes. I have cared for my clients post a massive stroke which included diaper changes, washing, Hoyer Lift, feeding, medication management, advocate for there care, navigating Medicare/Medicaid and SSI/SSD, house cleaning, food shopping, etc. I understand paralysis, stroke, speech impediment, palliative and hospice care, oxygen dependent, chronic aspiration and feeding tube, to name a few examples. I assisted for several years with respite care. My clients have needed assistance with insulin dependent (medication management), had Alzheimer's/Dementia and could no longer speak and was also bed bound. Should you/your loved one require care after an operation, I have experience with this as well. I have worked in the medical field for almost two decades in radiology offices and as a licensed massage therapist providing therapy for Multiple Sclerosis, Sickle Cell Anemia, Edema, Fibromyalgia, chronic headaches, Sciatica to name a few. Life has directed me, as a calling would a religious leader, to caregiving. The role I wish to take during my waking hours is to care for those who have difficulties in being 100% independent. Empathy is in my "job description" and my "resume." The Enneagram and Myers-Briggs personality outcome-I am a caregiver and advocate (INFJ). Caring for another human is what I believe all humans were put here to do; to help each other through this journey in whatever gifts we have to offer. I enjoy others company and have a sense of true purpose by providing someone a sense of freedom in assisting them, encouraging confidence and an overall easier time of the human experience. Aside from helping other humans, I have rescued over two-hundred dogs and counting. Currently I volunteer my time with the Humane Society. I enjoy cooking and watching others enjoy my flavorful dishes.

I give my patients the best care I can give. I treat my patients like my family, and they become my family. I always go over and beyond for my patients. My grandfather had cancer, and we took him in when I 13 years old. I helped take care of him, and knew that's what God put me here on earth to do! I am so proud that I am a great mom.

I've been in the healthcare field since 2008 being an Certified Nursing Assistant. I have experience in schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, sleeping disorders, eating disorders ect. I take care of my clients like there my parents and how I would expect someone to take care of my parents.

I am a very hardworking person who love to enjoy life to the fullest. Also, love to take care of people and show how much I care about them, no matter what the circumstances may be in there life. Having the patience and time devoted to the work you do in life shows how important everything is to me and I'm willing to continue with my career path taking care of my patients, residents, clients or whoever it may be as well as being a respectful team memeber.

I am a peoples person, I love helping people it's my passion, making people happy and knowing that I have done my best to make some one feel/look better, i have been a CNA for 24 years, I am a God fearing person and I take pride in what I do i strive to treat others the way i would like me or my family to be treated.

I am a (PHV)Professional Healthcare Veteran with over 10 years of In-home and Facility care experience. I take pride in providing my expertise skills and training to those I serve, with respect, compassion, excellence and integrity. What I enjoy most about being a caregiver is being able to provide a Safe, Calm and Clean environment all while providing excellent care.

This is my call in life. Be there for a person to how want to stay in there home as long as possible. Be the extra eye, hand and feet. To be supporting and give a comfortable, trustful help. Make your life easier, happier and enjoyable. For me personally, this gives me happiness and make me feel I do something important in life. I'm a warm, calm, caring person with a lot of empathy and respect for the person i helping. I'm very organized and punctual. I can help out both in the home, in the garden . I'm a morning person and like to start early.