Post Surgery Recovery Caregivers in Los Olivos - 49 caregivers found

I've been a care giver for about 10 years now ever since I moved here to help my grandmother after her bypass heart surgery. Taking care of her definitely sparked something in me and I knew that I was meant for the medical field. Since then I've worked with about 100 families from private care to agencies &I also nursing home settings . I have taken care of many people with conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's, cancer , stroke, arthritis. Etc. I have also done companion services & light housekeeping &a cooking . I am comfortable with pets and clients who smoke, though Not a smoker myself. I am available to work around my perdiem schedule at Marian hospital in Santa Maria &I I am available most nights .

I enjoy helping others to have a better quality of life.

I decided to be in the Medical field because it allows me to assist in the healing process. In this field I am able to be who I am at home, caring, respectful, hard working, sympathetic, organized, well mannered, reliable, and to be able to use my "mom" instincts.

I've worked as a caregiver/Companion for over ten years. Most of my time has been spent working in the privacy of my clients homes. I'm compassionate, trustworthy and reliable. I love what I do, I take pride in being a caregiver. It is very rewarding.

I became a caregiver first to my grandmother who suffered from Alzheimer's it's a very sad disease to watch. But we wanted what time she did have to be as good for her as possible. Older people have always had my respect. Ive grown up in such a different way when respect was part of life and I feel compelled to continue giving them respect when they can no longer do for themselves. To nurture ,love and give quality care for them as I'd want done for my loved ones and to keep them clean happy and well taken care of. I have since been with 7 other elders through the end of there lives and have seen a litany of different needs that have taught me alot about caretaking from clients with strokes, cancer, ALS, Parkinsons, complete bed bound,catheters, transfers, bed baths, toileting and handling prescription care. I've also completed the training available to me pertaining to Care Taking..Ive also had a background check and plenty of references.

Mother of 2 young kids away from home now Working to finish BS Rn 22 years experience Bilingual Ortho tech Nurse assistant Home Health Care acute Care LVN Computer wise Responsable Puntual

I have sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. I have the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. I act with great care and perseverance when attending to the comfort or wishes of others with politeness and courtesy. I possess flexibility and patience. I easily gain the trust of others with my performance dependability. I try hard to act with professionalism and good composure. I have above-average physical strength which is especially important when transferring clients. I find great value in being able to use humor to enhance my relationship with others by making them feel happier. You can count on me to maintain confidentiality as I worked with many clients as a real estate broker and general contractor in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. I have extensive experience with the need for good communication. I like to inform my clients and customers as often as possible, so they know I am giving the best service possible. I place great value on my ethical standards. I am also a tenacious fighter against poverty and homelessness in the Santa Barbara area and very active at our place of worship. NOTE: For transportation needed beyond 10 miles from 4299 Cathedral Oaks Rd in Santa Barbara, I expect my usual hourly rate for my travel time plus the IRS mileage rate for travel expenses.

I am a compassionate, kind, respectful, and patient person. I am extremely attentive to my client's needs. I always give 100% and do the best job I can, with no exceptions or excuses. I also try to bring a sense of humor to my work. If I can add a smile or laugh to a client's day, that means a lot to me. It is important to laugh. I try to make my client have a great day, every day I'm there. I am always on time.

I am currently a special needs educator who works with students and individuals with special needs; autism, behavior disorders, learning disabilities. I have many years experience in working with individuals in home settings, as well as, school settings, assisting them with daily living skills, adaptive daily skills, behavioral modifications, community based instruction and mobility. I been involved with athletics, competing at Cal Poly in the decathlon. I enjoy working out and stay quite active on a daily basis. I also coach football, track and field, as well as, being a personal trainer for many athletes. I enjoy helping other people improve their quality of life and to become as independent as possible. I have been able to help many people improve their self-efficacy and quality of life.

My first job, I worked in a residential care home center for Seniors, and experienced that many of them are depressed and sad specially around Holidays, So tried my best to comfort them in many ways and it worked , so I decided this the best job for me , Helping others to live a better and healthier life . So I worked as a Caregiver for more than 22 years .