I worked in an assisted living home and loved my job.
I viewed it as more of a calling than a job that I needed to do.
I loved hearing stories that the older men and women shared with me whenever I bathed them or attended to their personal needs. While I was a fully trained nurse, caregiving was more of a passion for me, and I did not mind helping the older generation. I got so many blessings from the men and women who felt the love I shared with them in the process. So many had been neglected by a family who could no longer care for them while others had led a solo life, so there was no one to be with them. I tried my best to make them comfortable and give them pain medication since most were terminally ill. Part of my duty was to ensure that they felt relaxed and happy, which I gladly did so much job. I applied a lot of tricks to achieve this and sometimes needed gadgets to make it work. One of the things I insisted on when I first came to this home was to have the owner install the right HVAC system for the residents. The old men and women constantly complained about different heating and cooling needs. I advised the owner to change the central HVAC system to a mini-split AC unit with each room’s thermostat. This way, the residents could set their preferred temperatures and be more comfortable despite their diverse preferences. This has worked perfectly since they and the old folks are happier than they ever were before.
