Andrew O.

HI! I am so excited about joining Carelinx. I have been a caregiver off and on for over 35 years. I cared for My Children, My Mother, My Sister, My Aunt and My Grandsons. Being a caregiver is one of the most rewarding careers you can have. When you take time to simply brush a client's hair or squeeze some lemon in their tea it is so often a huge thing for them. It brings a smile to their face and to mine to see how it makes them feel. One of the personal achievements I am proud of is that I help to care for my Aunt and She lived to be 102 years of age. My Personality traits are that I am a kind, caring person who feels it is a joyous privilege to care for others who are need of assistance.

I have been a caretaker most of my adult life. I took care of my mother for several years while she was ill with Lupus and worked in several nursing homes, assisted living and independent living facilities. I understand the worry of having someone to assist and keep your love one company and ensuring that they are well "looked" after while you are away. I have been a certified nurse's assistant and activty director for both nursing homes and assisted living facilities and I understand the importance of keeping people activite and happy. Taking care of elderly or sick people is my passion. I cook very well, sew, do arts and crafts and can lead low to high elements of exercise. I know professional techniques to get my clients engaged or just make them laugh. I assist with bathing, light housekeeping and of course by this message you can tell I love to talk; and if your loved-one is a religious person, I don't mind reading scriptures or praying either. I enjoy being a caregiven and I genuinely care about my clients and their family. I just recently retired from Job Corps after working there 20+ years taking care of at risk youth in a residential setting. After retirement, I decided to go back to working with Seniors as an Activity Director and care taker.