Working as a care worker can be one of the most rewarding jobs ever. When you are working with a professional agency who take care of their staff and support you, then it is the sort of role that you can turn into a real vocation. The best agencies are those who help you with difficulties and provide you with quality tools to do the job.
As for why I love my job, there are several reasons:
I love meeting new people
Even the most challenging of people you help can be wonderful once you get to know them and they begin to trust you. If they have been unfortunate in the past when working with other care agencies, they may be on their guard at first, worried about letting a new person come into their home and do the essentials. I always begin by being as nice as I can, being patient if they are confused and working to get them to communicate with me. By maintaining a positive and professional attitude, it pays dividends.
I don’t get phased when attending to personal care
By using the appropriate gloves, aprons, disinfectants and cleansers, this becomes routine after a while. By being down to earth, chatty, friendly and even showing a sense of humour, even the most difficult of tasks can be tackled easily and without any embarrassment on the part of the person you’re helping. Just like a nurse or doctor, adhering to a skilful and well-trained approach can work wonders.
I look forward to seeing the people I help
Once we get to know each other and we build rapport and a relationship, the routine becomes smooth and the communication between us is something that I look forward to. By being gentle, even-tempered and empathic, the person I help begins to relate to me, sharing their stories, worries and any concerns. By being able to help them, the rewards are incalculable.
If you like being with people, caring for them and becoming an essential part of their life, then being a care worker is an amazing career to get into.
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