HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A CAREGIVER?
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I have been a caregiver for around 2 years.
WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO BECOME A CAREGIVER?
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I became a caregiver because I’ve always been good with customer service and helping out people which helps me a lot in this area.
WHAT ASPECT OF YOUR JOB ARE YOU MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT?
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I am most passionate about making sure I do things efficiently. I am my clients hands and feet so I want to make sure I would do them the way they would like them to be done.
HOW ARE YOU MAKING THINGS MORE POSSIBLE FOR YOUR BRIGHTSTAR CLIENTS?
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I try my best to help out with whatever I can but if my client feels as if they can take charge I always let them, that always feels like a win.
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR CAREGIVERS?
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I feel like I always learn and need new advice no matter what it is but one thing I’d recommend is to try to never take things personally whether it’s during the job or outside of it, you never know what people are going through.
TELL US YOUR FAVORITE CAREGIVING MOMENT/STORY:
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I want to say my favorite caregiving moments are when I am able to take my client out. No matter what we do it’s always nice for her to enjoy the outdoors and get out of the house.
HOW DO YOU RE-ENERGIZE?
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I try to go to the gym and get stronger which actually helps so much. This job has helped me realize how much our health matters as well as nutrition which I’m very grateful to have learned many tips from my client!