Karen S.

“ I have been a caretaker for 6 years. I cared for a man with Alzheimer's disease and a lady with dementia at the same time, as they were mother and son. My tasks in this job were bathing, feeding, dressing, administering medication, driving, and being a companion. After that job ended I took a job as a companion for a 90-year-old woman. Mostly my job entailed sitting with her, but I also cooked, cleaned, and...

I have been a caretaker for 6 years. I cared for a man with Alzheimer's disease and a lady with dementia at the same time, as they were mother and son. My tasks in this job were bathing, feeding, dressing, administering medication, driving, and being a companion. After that job ended I took a job as a companion for a 90-year-old woman. Mostly my job entailed sitting with her, but I also cooked, cleaned, and helped her prepare for bed at night. My jobs have since ended with both families, on a good note. I still enjoy care taking and would love another job in this field. I was raised with my grandparents they had a great influence in my life. I realize how important my elders are and am honored to be able to give back after all they did for ours and future generations.

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