Caregiver: Gifty S.

A Caring Champion 2013 Nominee
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Employer: Griswold Home Care

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina

Inspiration for this Nomination:

Gifty has dedicated over 15 years of her life to assisting others as a professional caregiver. After obtaining her CNA I and CNA II certifications she has assisted in emergency rooms at a hospital, worked in skilled nursing facilities, and most recently, spent the last seven years providing care in-home where her true talents shine through. Gifty has developed an intrinsic ability to help patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's. She has provided 24 hour live-in care for some of her clients. As a director for the agency, she has inspired me by her ability to develop a deep relationship and connection with her clients, She senses their emotional and physiological needs and balances her approach to care to enrich the whole person.

Gifty has given selflessly to her clients by being with them around the clock while balancing the demands of a husband and two children. Gifty also serves her church in leadership roles.

Caregiver's Best Skills and Attributes:

Gifty is able to "read" her clients needs in order to address their emotional and physical challenges.

Gifty is able to manage the behaviors and emotional challenges of those suffering from dementia.

Gifty is able to connect with family members and provide comfort to them as they adjust to their loved ones process of dying.

Having helped many patients who are in the last stages of life, Gifty has been very instrumental in providing the client and their families with support and comfort.

Feedback About This Caregiver:

"There are no words to express what she (Gifty) brought to our family and mom. Gifty's care was professional and dedicated. Gift was able to read what my mother required at any given time and respond accordingly. Her ability to handle the very special requirements of caring for someone with alzheimer's is above par in all areas. I truely believe that her purpose is to give care and comfort to those persons (and their families) in their last months."

More About This Caregiver:

What this caregiver has taught others: I have learned to give selflessly in order to provide care to others.

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over 10 years, said...

Gifty has been wonderfull at understanding the needs of wife and helping her accept support of a cargiver for the first time. She has been a firend and companion to my wife and been able to anticipate and understand her needs.