Renee B.

“ I have previously been a STNA/HHA and have been certified in CPR and first aid. I am passionate about caring for the elderly. I only knew one grandparent my whole life, my mother's mom. She was 95 when she passed away and I was 38 years old. We had a great relationship and she was a great teacher to me throughout my life. During my experiences in a nursing home and in home health, I always took on the attitude...

I have previously been a STNA/HHA and have been certified in CPR and first aid. I am passionate about caring for the elderly. I only knew one grandparent my whole life, my mother's mom. She was 95 when she passed away and I was 38 years old. We had a great relationship and she was a great teacher to me throughout my life. During my experiences in a nursing home and in home health, I always took on the attitude that I cared for my residents like they were my grandparent. When my own grandmother had to go into a skilled nursing facility, I was devastated because we could no longer care for her at home. I have a lot of compassion and patience for the elderly. I feel that these people have paid their dues in society and should at least have their last days as comfortable as possible, with as much dignity as they can. I care that they look good, are well groomed and their hygiene is maintained in all aspects. Their homes will be clean, and laundry done. One of the reasons I quit working in nursing homes and started in home health is because I could not tolerate seeing the neglect and abuse that was around me. As one person, you can only do so much. I wanted to save everyone and take care of everyone and it was just impossible. As a home care giver, that goal is more feasible and easier to accomplish with one person at a time.

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