Reflective Account On Community Service

Caring for others has always been a deep passion of mine. As part of my course I have recently attended placement at a local residential home, where I would talk to and assist in caring for the service users. It was at this placement that I discovered the importance at providing support to people who may be feeling confused or distressed, particularly individuals with dementia. As a nurse this is an important skill to have. Initiative is another of these skills, in which I developed during my second placement at a specialist support centre for adults with learning disabilities. The service users there had various disabilities and needs such as Cerebral Palsy, in which I was able to communicate with and support. Nursing is such a
I believe I have these attributes along with a genuine desire to learn about how to help and care for people and their families when they are at their most vulnerable. I have been employed for three years by a fast food restaurant, in which I am a staff trainer. This has given me a large amount of responsibilities, as it is important to be able to quickly establish good, trusting relationships with new starters. Such a role, and working within customer care, has developed my confidence and leadership within the work place, and has been excellent for my interpersonal skills, something that is transferable to nursing. During my time in sixth form, I organised my own work experience in a hospital Microbiology Laboratory. This gave me an idea of what it is like to work in a professional setting, and gave me an insight into the running of a hospital and the people who work in it. Experience in such diverse settings has confirmed and enhanced further my desire and increased my motivation to work within the nursing