As a student in the medical assisting program I had many expectations to learn about medical and clinical procedures necessary for obtaining a degree as a medical assistant. I knew there would be a fair amount of homework and a lot of new information to learn and memorize. To my surprise one of the required assignments was to complete twenty five hours of service learning with an elderly companion. I was initially excited, although unsure what I would learn from the experience, as I have worked with the elderly and disabled as a nursing assistant for the last 16 years.
I was pared with an 82 year old lady, her name is Val. She lives in Cherrywood assisted living in Forest Lake. When I met her I instantly felt comfortable as she welcomed me into her home. She lived alone in a large apartment that was very quiet and clean. Val had fallen earlier in the year and injured her hip and knee
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Living alone in silence made me wonder if she was lonely, and if I was her only visitor. Although I was unsure about what this assignment would teach me, I was happy to know I brightened the spirits of another person by simply offering my companionship.
I enjoyed the service learning project because of the friendship I had made with Val. Each visit I would knock on her door, and she would yell “come in” with and excided. She always looked happy to see me, and would always pull me close to kiss my cheek before I left. I did however find it difficult to complete twenty five hours. Being a full time student, a mom of three young children, and working part time, finding the time to spend with Val was not easy.
Our visits were always around one/two hours at a time. I noticed any longer was too long for Val, and she would fall asleep in her chair. I sympathized with Val, I knew growing older changes the physical and mental wellbeing, especially being bound in a
In the beginning of fall of 2016, I got a job as a medical assistant. It’s long process to get this sort of job, at least with the University of Utah so when I finally went through the orientation, lab training, computer training, and community clinics I got to work and realized there was, even more, training. Every clinic has its personal preferences and rules, so I had to start from scratch with the training I already had. As soon as I got therenoticeI was a given a quick tour of the clinic and given all the rules, passwords and regulations. It was already too much to handle, but I was memorizing as much as I could. I can’t always function under pressure, but I tried not to let my nerves get to me.
Reliable and bilingual (Spanish) Medical Assistant who is an effective team player, enjoys talking and interacting with people, and always contributes positive energy to the workplace. Enthusiastic, hardworking, and committed to providing excellent patient care.
Mrs. Nancy Hamilton (changed name for privacy) is 95 years old female who resides in a local continued care retirement community (CCRC) located in the Los Angeles County. I decided to interview Mrs. Hamilton for her successful aging. I have known her for 9 years and her aging process has not been an easy ride but she always maintained a positive sprit that kept her going even today. Mrs. Hamilton moved in to a CCRC in 2006, two years after her husband passed away. Mrs. Hamilton has one daughter and one son. Daughter Margaret lives nearby and visits frequently and takes care of personally needs such as transportation to medical appointments or shopping for skin care products or clothes as necessary. Son, David lives in the Northern California and visits a few times a year.
In my current position as the Senior Social Worker / Acting Caregiver Support Coordinator, I am tasked with completing initial assessments that determine whether or not Veterans and their identified Caregivers meet criteria for the stipend program. For those Veterans already in our program with Caregivers who receive stipends, I focus on determining whether or not they continue to meet criteria for the program and if the level of care provided by the Caregiver has changed or remains the same. Each assessment requires me to engage the Veteran, Caregiver, treatment team members, and reviewing the medical record before finalizing a decision. These Veterans have a variety of service connected disabilities and diagnoses requiring them to be assisted
During these calls and visits, people should ask their family members how they are doing, and ensure that their needs are being met. Additionally, it is helpful for people to vary the days and times when they visit. This may help ensure that nursing home staff are not able to take steps to hide signs that they have abused a resident. By staying involved in their loved ones’ care, people may help prevent nursing home abuse from occurring at all, or identify potential problems right
Reinventing Healthcare-A Fred Friendly Seminar was produced in 2008. The film explores the current issues in health care at that time. This paper explores the issues that were addressed in the movie and compares them to the problems of health care today.
Putting into words how I feel when I’ve made a difference in someone’s life is almost impossible. It’s something I feel deep inside and very passionate about. Working with geriatrics and terminal patients is where my passion lies. Maybe it’s because of my close relationship with my grandparents. I honestly don’t know. One thing I know…I’ve always loved the elderly. I was always the little girl wanting to visit and talk with them when my friends were off being typical children. Nearing the end of one’s life is a difficult and emotional time for everyone involved, and it’s my desire is to make this transition as smooth as possible. Applying to the social work program is the first step of my journey to achieving my ultimate goal…becoming a geriatric social worker.
“A test of a people is how it behaves toward the old. It is easy to love children. But the affection and care for the old, the incurable, the helpless, are the true gold mines of a culture.” –Abraham Joshua Heschel. I decided to do my senior project on becoming a certified nursing assistant because I believe CNA’s go beyond their limits for their patients. This is in honor of all CNA’s who work hard to care for the sick and elderly.
After over 15 years of working as a CNA and Caregiver, I decided that I wanted to continue my education in the medical field. In 2013 I took the first step towards gaining a better future with more experience as a medical professional. I enrolled into a Medical Assistant program at IBMC college of Longmont. It has been a long road and I am almost to the finish line having gained essential skills needed to move further into my career. It has been a grueling and eye opening experience for me being an adult learner returning back to school at 33 years of age. I persevered through these pass two years with courage and determination, never letting my short comings get the best of me. As I approach the end of my journey with IBMC I have realized that I have a passion for helping those persons who
I chose to do my service learning project at Feed My Starving Children. I chose this service learning project because I had prior knowledge and experience by doing it with my family and church. Feed My Starving Children has been a huge impact to those who have participated in this service experience because their mission is to pack meals that go to very hungry children around the world. Being from a single parent family, it is hard for us to not be concerned about where the money for food is coming from, yet we have food on our tables for everyday meals. Therefore, I can’t imagine what it is like for those who experience hunger.
being listened to: a qualitative study of older adults in long-term care settings. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 32(1), 46-53. Retrieved from CINAHL Plus with Full Text database.
There were quite many relations made between my service learning experiences and themes addressed in the course. Some of the connections were about human self-respect, unity, and fairness. The social ties hold people together and can support the people who do not have the power to help each other. It was interesting for me to employ my skills and knowledge I learned in the classroom to serve those who need help.
This reflective essay will discuss three skills that I have leant and developed during my placement. The three skills that I will be discussing in this essay are bed-bath, observing a corpse being prepared for mortuary and putting canulla and taking it out. These skills will be discussed in this essay using (Gibb’s, 1988) model. I have chosen to use Gibb’s model because I find this model easier to use and understand to guide me through my reflection process. Moreover, this model will be useful in breaking the new skills that I have developed into a way that I can understand. This model will also enable me to turn my experiences into knowledge that I can refer to in the future when facing same or similar situations. Gibbs model seems to be straightforward compared to the other model which is why I have also chosen it. To abide by the code of conduct of Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) names of the real patients in this essay have been changed to respect the confidentiality.
I liked her kindness and she gave me a feeling that she will be very comfortable to talk with. She did not mention a single word about my relationship but she did tell me a story that I will never forget. I was impressed. I hugged my mother, the moment when I hugged my mother, we couldn’t hold our tears anymore so I splashed my tears out. I realized that there are no parents who does not worry for their child and all that worry is to protect their children for not getting hurt. That afternoon, we pray to the God and hope he lead my way
Knowledge is continuously derived and analyzed from the experience of learners validating the truism that experience is the best teacher (Kolb, 1984). The aim of this module was to assist international students improve their communication skills which is key to a successful medical practice. This essay examines my journey through the module, sums up my experience and highlights its relevance to my career.