Amy R.

I get asked all the time "why would you want to be a CNA, why would you want to work in such a stressful field ?" My answer to them is "Because I love my job," but the true answer goes way deeper than that. I love my job because of all of the little things; The smiles that you get when you walk into a room, hearing a typically nonverbal person answering you, someone calming down just by the sound of your voice and most importantly all of the thank you's said by families. Being a CNA is investing all of your time into someone you once never knew but now not being able to imagine your life without them. My advice to all future CNAs would be, wear your bruises with pride knowing that you gave it your all.

I became a Caregiver because I hope to be a nurse in the future. I thought becoming a Caregiver was also a good fit for me, is something I can do well, and is a great way for me to help others live well. I have been a Caregiver for over 4 years now in multiple settings and am proud of that. In my time being a Caregiver thus far, I most like the fact that it is so rewarding and that I truly can make a difference in the lives of the people I care for. Not only am I touching their lives, but they touch mine as well, as cliche as it sounds it is 100% true, and that is what I truly love about being a Caregiver. I am an honest, trustworthy, and caring person who strives to do her best and serve others to the best of my ability with strong values of integrity and respect. A core belief I have and incorporate into my life is to always treat others as I would want to be treated, which is how I approach caring for patients I come across as well. I believe every person is deserving of the best possible care and I enjoy being a person to assist in that. I am very passionate about this and intend to continue to make my life and career of it.