I became a caregiver because I like helping people. It gives me a good feeling to know I make someone more comfortable and happy. During the 20 years that I worked in various nursing homes, no one ever got hurt while I was taking care of them (such as doing transfers, etc.). I am also proud of the fact that I was named employee of the month once by my co-workers and once by the heads of nursing department where I worked. I live with my son in Eau Claire and am semi-retired.