As a nursing student at California Baptist University, I thoroughly enjoy practicing my patient centered care skills at Life Care Center of Littleton during the summer and holidays. Here, I work with the geriatric population and assist the patients in completing their activities of daily living. This includes, but is not limited to getting them out of bed, dressed, showered, oral hygiene, etc. My time is spent interacting with recovering rehab patients, their families and other healthcare professionals. I was able to learn from those with a higher education all while building a platform for my future career as an RN.
What I wish was different
Reflecting on my time at this facility, I wish that we would have been fully staffed each day. When there are not enough employees, it places an abundant amount of pressure on the nurse aides to meet all patients needs at the same time. That being said, nursing burnout is experienced sooner than it should be leading the employees to be over worked and underpaid.
Advice
If you are considering a career in the healthcare profession this is a great area to get your "feet wet". It shows you what nurses, doctors, physicians assistances, PT's, OT's, and ST's experience on a daily basis and why they love what they do. It is an amazing space to learn if the health care profession is truly your calling.
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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
January 2019 • Humansville, MO
What I liked
It is my full time job. I love therapy.
What I wish was different
I wish there were better coworkers.
Advice
If you can do any job that helps people. Do it. It’s worth it.
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LPN
January 2019 • Lewiston, ID
What I liked
My patients
What I wish was different
I wished I had leaned more about charting in school.
Advice
It’s a great learning environment. Everyone is very helpful.
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CNA
April 2017 • Seneca, KS
What I liked
I love being with the residents and getting to take care of them. The nurses are amazing workers and I care so deeply for the residents.
What I wish was different
We need more staff.
Advice
You won't regret it.
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Dietary Aide
July - September 2018 • McMinnville, OR
What I liked
The days were short and tasks were simple.
What I wish was different
More variety in daily tasks.
Advice
Keep a positive attitude. You see these residents every day and need to build a strong relationship with them.
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Front Desk Receptionist
November 2017 • Greeley, CO
What I liked
I love working with the elderly and all the visitors that come in. The staff there make it a welcoming and bright atmosphere.
What I wish was different
I wish the pay would have been different.
Advice
To learn everything you can from every job. You can always take something with you from any job whether it is positive or negative.
