28yrs

female

Speaks English

For three years I was a personal caregiver for an adult woman (34-37) with Mitochondrial disease. She had medical, emotional and physical needs, including seizures, instability, impaired vision, anxiety, loss of memory. I managed her daily prescription medication schedule and ensured her daily living activity needs were met. This included assisting her with household affairs: cleaning, laundry, cooking, paying bills, writing letters/emails, and helping her walk safely around the house, or with her wheelchair/walker; including to the bathroom for showers and using the toilet. I am passionate about caring for all ages and abilities and for different people's varying needs. I am devoted to empathizing with all people and adjusting the socially constructed expectations of a person based not on their abilities or disabilities, but acknowledging their individually lived experiences and unique character. I am thankful to be able to care for people who have a diverse range of specific needs.