Parkinson's Disease Caregivers in Riverview - 562 caregivers found

I started in the medical field at the age of 16, because Iknew that that was what i wanted to do. I continued on when I went to the air force working with my fellow soldiers, when I came back home I have worked in Drs office , and ultimately working for elderly and Hospice. It is very fulfilling to know that I can make a difference and put a smile on someones face just by being there. Helping people is my PASSION

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.

I've always enjoyed caregiving - for my younger siblings, my own children, and working with the disabled. I began caring for seniors with my elderly mother-in-law and it was deeply satisfying. I am a certified Home Health Aide, an independent caregiver experienced in all ADLs, medications, transfer needs and dementia. I enjoy the broad range of activities - meal prep, transportation, personal care, medical needs, and one-on-one care allows for a greater level of care, understanding and empathy. Dependable and caring with excellent client references "head and shoulder above other caregivers", "a godsend". Have recent drug test, background check.

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 am a friendly licensed caregiver. I believe in serving my clients with professionalism and tender loving care (tlc). I have strong healthcare communication skills and work well independently or with a team. I embrace helping individuals to live productively and comfoartably in their own home or other residences. I have many years of experience in assisting physically and mentally challenged individuals with personal care, companionship and all. activities for daily living (bathing, dressing, homemaking, transportation to appointments, etc.) I have been working with the elderly, young adults and children for over 15 years, and have an excellent track record in assisting clients in non-medical and healthcare settings; I am sensitive to their concerns and needs. I generally work in Hillsborough and Polk counties but may be available to work in other florida counties or travel out of state with a client.

Help to service my mother for 15 years who had multiple sclerosis. Kind, sweet and loving. Being able to help and give back to others. Seeing the joy you being as you assist others in their daily living.

Being a caregiver is one of most rewarding things a person can do. The smile on their faces is over whelming and makes me feel I have done my job right. Seeing a smile of appreciation over just a small deed that I do. I like meeting new people and providing caregiving services that they can no longer do for themselves .I enjoy the opportunity to impact clients lives and make a difference to them. I appreciate the change to get to know clients and their families and become an intergral part of theirs lives. I always give 100% and do the best job I can with no exceptions or excuses.

I make a great caregiver because, I'm patient, nurturing,and knowledgeably. I'm experienced with stroke, dementia,altzimer , memory care and physical and speech therapy. As well as quadriplegic. I can use hoyer lift as well as sit to stand lift gait belts,, etc.. I am dedicated to my clients and their needs. I'm loyal and honest, reliable ,caring, and patient .I'm sympathetic and nurturing , organized and if need to I can make sure meds , appointment, grocery's are all set up at no extra cost.

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.

What are my personality traits? I am very caring, compassionate, trustworthy, organized, hardworking, and dependable. what attracted to me being a caregiver? it makes me happy when the person I am caring for is very happy with the assistance I have provided to them. what I enjoy most about being a caregiver? I enjoy caring for people and being there for them when needed. what is a personal achievement that I am proud of? my personal achievement was becoming a Direct Support Professional Senior Counselor after 3 years of being a Direct Support Professional.