While it was a good experience and gave me time to learn many valuable skills I wish I had taken a job at a hospital. I chose this job because it was closer to home and I regretted that every day I worked.
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Caregiver
June - August 2020 • Beaverton, OR
What I liked
Getting to know my residents!
What I wish was different
Understaffing was a major issue.
Advice
Be open minded and go in ready to learn, the residents and your coworkers will teach you a lot!
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License practical Nurse
May 2019 • Lakeway, TX
What I liked
Flexible Schedule
What I wish was different
I think it worked well for me
Advice
I am a LPN and was in school to get a degree in nursing. I learnt a lot from my degree. I incorporated what i had learned in school and this made me feel very confident. Which will help me as i advance into my career.
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CNA
June 2020 • Middleton, WI
What I liked
I liked how small the facility was. I was able to get to know all of my residents and coworkers.
What I wish was different
I wish I had to do less online/continued training.
Advice
Be open minded and kind to everyone.
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PCA
May 2021 • Winston-Salem, NC
What I liked
I enjoyed helping those who are unable to care for themselves, and show some form of happiness in their life.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a more reliable work schedule.
Advice
To treat residents like a family member, and to remember that even with their age, and Alzheimer’s and dementia they are still human and have rights.
