It’s amazing how much time is given to elder care but without it many older adults would suffer. With the number of older Americans growing there is an increase need for care but the appropriate funding is required on both ends financially and more support and education is need among staff and administration to actually supply the proper essentials to the aging population. Being a CNA goes beyond caring for sick patients and keeping their patients healthy in a variety of setting as Ai-Jen Poo mentioned in the audio interview incorporating those attributes of dignity and value into the work and allowing the geriatric population to be surrounded by love care and connection is vital to getting older. Nursing aides are the backbone of these health…
Being a Nursing Assistant is a meaningful field, if you have the patience and the skills to care for others. A Nursing Assistant upon considering becoming a Nursing Assistant, you should consider the various legal issues you could possibly face over the course of your career. A CNA has numerous responsibilities and many task and duties, and must have the ability to be able to multitask. With just one turn of a head a patient could fall and hurt themselves or someone else.…
I would like to apply for Special Assistant. I work well with others, but am also self-motivated and can get things done without someone constantly reminding me what I need to do. I am the president of the Zero Waste club, and an honor student. I take pride in everything I do, and strive to go above and beyond what is expected from me. Working well with others along with good communication is a strong suit of mine. In soccer I am center defense (sweeper), so I have to tell the outside defenders who their mark is, and make sure the other team does not get past us. In tennis I play doubles, so I constantly communicating to the other player to make sure one of us has the ball, or to tell them that it is out so they do not have to work as hard.…
I have been a CNA (Certified Nurse Assistance) for 7months now, and so far I enjoy it.Now each and every day it’s not going to be a wonderful great day. There’s going to be times when you’re going to just want to walk out and say "forget this, or I don't got time for this mess”, but you’re going to just have to get over it, there elderly people and half of them don't got it all, so just take a deep breath or walk away and come back when a resident has said something to you that you didn't like.…
Waking up in the middle of the night coughing and gasping for air occurred on a regular basis for me as a child. I slept with an inhaler and a nebulizer next to my bed in the event of the next attack. My asthma attacks were frightening for my parents and especially for me as I felt as if I was on the verge of death whenever I suddenly could not breathe. Although I was always in and out of emergency rooms and doctor visits at a young age, having tried everything from nebulizer treatments to bronchodilators, I was always comforted by the doctors and nurses who always took the time to explain and alleviate any concerns and anxiety I had. Seeing their devotion to their profession and for patient care has motivated me to pursue graduate study in the field of nursing to invest my future to coordinate and implement quality healthcare for others.…
The life of a Medical Assistant is an interesting one the duties that come with being A Medical Assistant aren't simple but when done right are a wonderful helping hand. When taking on a job as such your are expected to be you physicians right hand and do all the things that they don't have the time to do but give your patients the relief they need to know they matter. Medical Assistant complete administrative and clinical task in the office of a physician's, hospital, and other health care facilities. The duties will vary with the location, specialty and size of the practice.…
After enrolling into UNIV class, I have understood the value of taking time to reflect upon myself, understand who I am, and what are my values. A lot of my interests are connected to organizing, data management, information systems, understanding culture of diverse population, teamwork, helping community, researching health findings, and working outdoors. According to these interest, over time I have considered Administrative assistant, Nursing home administrator, Data management, and community coordinator as occupations for my future career.…
Throughout my life I have always wanted a career that would make a difference to people’s lives no matter how small. As I chose to have a family at a young age my education was put on hold but this has not stopped me from going back in to higher education now my children are older, I feel more determined than ever as a mature student to gain the qualifications that I need to pursue my goals and to have the career that I want as a paramedic.…
There have been many occasions in my life that I have spent time in hospitals, nursing homes and by the side of a sick relative. When my grandfather was dying of cancer, he spent as much time as he could at home with his family by his side and when the time came, he was transferred to hospital, I was 14 at the time, still very young I knew it was not about how I was feeling, this pain was his and my grandmothers. I helped look after him for the two years he was diagnosed and it was during that time, I knew where my heart was and that was nursing. With my own experience of being in and out of hospital with two complicated pregnancies, I was in awe of the nurses and midwives who did everything they could to make me feel secure and safe, I was inspired and made an already certain career choice, even more evident.…
My first job was working as Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). I started working in the field when I graduated high school. A close friend introduced me to the nursing field. My friend said the job didn’t require much education, you just had to like working with people. I thought well, I am really good with people, I thought this should be easy. I worked as a CNA for about five years, and I realize that the job didn’t offer any challenges. I felt as if I wasn’t really going anywhere, I just had a job. I decided that maybe if I had a specialty that I would feel more challenged. I decided to become a hospice CNA. A hospice CNA cares for patients in the end stages of life. Well, I didn’t know what I was signing up for. I didn’t realize…
I grew up with my grand parents who needed a lot of help from me. I used to help them in many ways at home and out side. After I came to USA, I always wanted to work with elderly people. Two years ago, I took a CNA class and started working in a nursing home. I was very happy for being able to help older people because it gives me satisfaction and I feel like I am doing for my grand parents. Now I see my self working in a extended care facility as a nurse and it is very exciting for me.…
My proudest achievement to date would have to be becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. It was my first step to fulfilling my dream of becoming a NICU nurse. In my opinion, this is a vital step in becoming a nurse because you can learn so much while being a CNA.…
I was always undecided regarding the career that I wanted to pursue. As I got older and looked at many choices in careers I realized that I wanted to have a career in the medical field. Being a nurse interests me because it requires the study of the human body along with other great opportunities that nurses have in this career. I want to become a nurse because I like being able to help those who are in need.…
When my twin sister had surgery, I helped care for her, even though she is a little annoying, but I enjoyed doing it. While she was recovering, I helped her keep comfortable by getting her drinks and medicine. Laney told me that I did a good job while taking care of her. My mom who is a nurse also told me how I did good job. Caring take of my sister and hearing that I did a good job made me feel really good inside. This got me thinking that maybe I have what it takes to help people when they become sick. Then I decided I want to pursue a job in the healthcare industry.…
In one to five years I would like to be established and working in a medical facility as an administrator. I am currently studying in the medical industry and would like to work in a hospital setting of the administration department. The role of a hospital administrator is involved with the operations, technology and other programs developed and practice by the facility. I would like to explore, embrace and share the different services that can be provided to the patients and community at and around the facility.…