Lincoln University of Pennsylv ...

8 years as a Caregiver

I am a very friendly girl, I am 20 years old. I'm very entertaining and energetic. Most older people just want somebody to listen to them & talk to them and I am very good at that. I'm like the friend that they've been missing. I was attracted to caregiving because of my love for the elderly, mostly the ones in my family that passed. Older people bring me a kind of joy I just can't explain but it makes me feel like I'm with my nana or grandad again.

I am a 24 year old post grad student with a passion for nursing. Whilst studying to prepare for my RN licensure, I enjoy providing care for those in need of every day assistance. I have been a CNA for 8 years and I am not stopping here!

I remember as a child when I had my first caregiver after my surgery; she was warm, caring, always listened and took her time to care for me. She helped me through my recovery period. The feeling I had after she helped me recover, made me decide to take up the challenge to influence the lives of others; through caregiving. Personally I believe that I have what it takes to be a great caregiver, because I am caring, loving, hardworking, resilient, efficient, social, tolerant and a good listener. Being a caregiver is not just a job to me, but like my mentoring job at school it is an opportunity that allows me to assist anyone in need. The best part of caregiving is that it is a way to give back and contribute to the society. One of my achievements that I am most proud of was becoming an academic mentor at my University. By mentoring, I have been able to share my knowledge, influence students positively. This has made a great difference because my students have excelled both academically and socially. I am on track to becoming a medical doctor. This way I would be able to provide health care and continue caring for people in need. If I am granted the opportunity I promise to do my very best.

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