Rachel B.
$18.00 / hr
Elma, WA
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When I was 13 years old my grandparents were bed bound. I went to go visit them, got to meet with their in home caregiver. Seeing the difference she was making in their lives everyday just by showing up and interacting with them made them the happiest ever. I realized that i wanted to be that person. I want to be the person they look forward to seeing everyday when they don't have anything to look forward to. I want to be the person that helps them, not because it's my job but because getting to improve their moods and just help out in any way i can is one of the most rewarding things i can do to help other people. I believe that i would be best for this job because i have the drive to help others and make their days better, and i love getting to spend time with residents and just learn about them, hear about their stories and experiences they have had, and just spend time with them and try to make their day the greatest they can be. I think the personal achievement i am most proud of is when i first started working at puget sound, i didn't really know any of the residents yet and i was job shadowing. I walked into a room to check on them and one of the residents looked at me and looked very sad. I walked over to her and gave her a hug and told her i was glad to see her and asked how her day was. She looked at me and said it wasn't very good but it was getting better now, and i asked her why. She said "well no one has talked to me today and you were the first person to go out of your way just to talk to me and see how i was, not because you have to but because you wanted to. you're gonna be amazing at this job" and that hit me right in my heart and made me realize that how you act and the way you present yourself completely determines the interaction you have with these residents, and me going in there not even knowing how to do my job and just making her day that much better without even trying was my biggest accomplishment working with residents.
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Groceries & Shopping
- Transferring & Mobility
- Exercise
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Job Interests
- Full Time
- Overnight
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
Skills & Expertise
- Dementia
- Depression
- Home Health Care
- Hospice Care
- Neurological Disorders
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
Experience & Education
NAR
Puget Sound Healthcare
Elma High School
Elma, WA
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