Congratulations to Refer-a-Friend Winner Chantal Umutoni

Caregiverlist Refer-a-Friend to the Caregiverlist Job Application Winner week of December 10th:  Chantal Umutoni from Bellevue, Washnigton.

Congratulations to Caregiver Chantal Umutoni - winner of a free t-shirt, lapel pin and 10-hour caregiver training program.

-What led you to begin a career in caregiving? What made me begin a career in caregiving is that since I am pursuing a careen in Nursing, it was one of the related jobs I could do. 

 

-What is one of your most memorable caregiving experiences? My most memorale caregiving experience is from the elderly people that I take care of.  They are such genuine people; they appreciate every little help they get from me.  I enjoy being with them every time I am with them.  I love how they always correct me and; they know what they want or not. 

 

-How many years have you been a caregiver? I have been a caregiver for 1 year and 2 months now.

 

-What has being a caregiver taught you?  Being a caregiver as taught me to embrace life and the people around me.  It hurts when I take care of my clients ans see them pass away.  It makes me see how life is too short.

 

-How do you manage the stress that comes with caregiving? When I am at work I always never want to show negative attitute because it is not good for my clients and there is no point of doing so.  When I feel down I talk to my coworker or supervisor about anything that could be bothering me.