My Interest In Working With The Elderly

I have many experiences with community service since I am very passionate about helping people and the less unfortunate. I have volunteered in many activities to help my community, for example, Eagle Scream Fest, Dia del Nino, Closet to Closet, Multicultural night and the best one Food for Families. Food for Families is a non-profit organization that distributes free food twice a month. I have been involved with this organization since the beginning which has been two years. I love volunteering with the organization because I am able to see the difference that is making to

Name calling, condescending words or actions, and irrational personal opinions of the elderly can all cause irreparable damage to your elder’s health and mind. Therefore, as a nurse, I will become more mindful of my words and actions of the older population, and become empathetic with their situation along with educating their caregivers on how they can care better for their parents and

Serving people begins with community development. In Haiti, I understood what it meant to be a part of a community when we came together as Purdue students and Haitian students to build trenches for better plant irrigation. It did not matter if we were different nationalities, we were able to work together to achieve a common goal. Within One Health, community is defined by physicians, veterinarians, and other scientific environmental professionals coming together to improve the health of people, animals, and the environment. I am confident that I can offer the profession leadership skills and a desire to be involved in in my community so that I can effectively work with colleagues to be a successful

P3: Explain ways in which health and social care workers support the independence and wellbeing of older people. M2: Assess ways in which health and social care workers support the independence and wellbeing of older people. D1: Evaluate ways in which the sectors work together to support the independence and wellbeing of older people. Doris has stayed connected with her friend Frieda who lives on her own independently but recently she has had a fall and she has been referred to the local authorities. P1& M2 When promoting independence and wellbeing in older people it has to be done in a way where the person feels that they are able to do what they are being asked to do and if they say that they don’t

Helping these people fit in to are local community it enhances my life by working side by side with new people and gives a better understand of the world we now live in

I like to be engaged in activities that contribute to the community. I was part of the Mile of Hope, event used to raise awareness for cancer and fundraise to support the families of those affected. Through my membership in National Honor Society I have contributed in activities such as the annual toy drive to provide children in need with a gift on the holiday of Christmas, I also participated in the annual can food drive to provide families food for a Thanksgiving meal. I volunteered at the Brownsville Public Library assisting the public and organizing books. For a period of time I also volunteered at an income tax company Jackson Hewitt cleaning and organizing the

I have greatly enjoyed my human services field experience. I usually interacted with a senior named Gloria,who lives in a retirement home, having conversations, playing games, and even going on short walks, allowing her to decide what we would do for the day. This gave me a great opportunity to get involved

My encounter with nurses and certified nursing assistance at a long-term care facility was one that I learned a lot from. The experience and training were great. I got to be in a setting of well-trained healthcare workers, all trying to help the sick or be there for those who couldn’t help themselves, in a sense. At this particular facility, the staff was discerning

Anyone who has ever worked in a long term care facility will tell you that at times it can be very difficult. Working with individuals who are suffering from dementia and other kinds of cognitive impairment that come with age can be emotionally draining. We know that this is not the way that it is supposed to be. These individual are a fathers, mothers, and friends who had rich incredible lives. Now they have lost the ability to care for themselves and at times are not even able to recognize the one that they love. The inability to express their thoughts and feelings in a way that others can understand and connect with them leads to a great deal of frustration. The feeling of not being in control of their own lives leads to agitation. At one

I am a native of Rochester, I have lived here since 1964. My experience/focus on community collaboration has led me to many volunteer opportunities. My passion for outreach allowed me to start Imagine Me Community Outreach Inc. in 2014. As the Executive Director for Imagine Me Community Outreach, I am responsible for the everyday operations of the organization; I create the programs, research grants, and recruit volunteers. Our organization is unique because 65% of our work is performed outside of the office, making real connections with individuals looking to change their lives. My heart is out in the community my greatest passion is working with drug addicts, prostitutes and at-risk youth. My focus is to be the bridge that connects them with

working with venerable people can vary in a range of different ways from disabled people

“Social Care is a profession committed to the planning and delivery of quality care and other support services for individuals and groups with identified needs.

Working with the elderly is viewed as routine, boring and depressing. These negative attitudes that are held by health care providers will ender this challenging and potentially rewarding area of service and our elderly will suffer. (pg. 5)

Performing these acts of kindness quickly became easier for me to take part in. I have always been passionate for the elderly community, but prior to this assignment I had not actually given a helping hand even when the opportunity was presented to me. Wednesday night I was rushed to the pharmacy to pick up some cold medicine for my husband when I notice an older lady placing several bags inside her trunk. Due to the fact that I was in such a hurry to return home with the medicine, I continue walking inside the pharmacy. Old habits die hard, don’t they? I rushed back outside and decided to help her place the last few shopping bags inside of her car. She thank me about three times and preceded on convincing me how back in her day it was a duty

Over the past two years I’ve been able to oversee several individuals as a coordinator at the nonprofit organization, Santa Cruz Homeless Services Center. Through my work there I was able to recognize my strengths and weaknesses in health services management. Working for a nonprofit