“I’ve always been in the medical field. I used to work in assisted living homes, helping elderly patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia. For the past nine years, I’ve worked with kids who have mild retardation and adults with autism.” What’s the most important skill for … Continue readingShe learned patience while caring for patients
“Answering 911 calls can be very horrifying and breathtaking and everything else. You’re talking on the radio. You’re talking on the phone. You’re dealing with officers, paramedics, firefighters, and citizens who are very upset. “What helps me is PCP: patience, compassion and professionalism. You have … Continue readingPatience, compassion, professionalism are key
“One of the jobs I had for a few years was watching handicap children on school buses, making sure they were OK. I won’t lie, it was hard at times. You quickly learn that you can’t raise your voice to these kids because they can … Continue readingPatience pays off caring for handicap children
“I’m a firm believer that if you don’t love kids, you shouldn’t be teaching. There are times when they’re going to test you. But if you work from that basis, you can kind of overlook all those things and use your energy to find ways … Continue reading‘If you don’t love kids, you shouldn’t be teaching’
“One of my biggest challenges is overcoming the distance between my girlfriend and me. We’re not allowed to see each other because her parents are really strict. “Right now, we’re just texting. I wouldn’t say I’m angry about it, but I do feel disappointment toward … Continue readingPatience key while waiting to be with girlfriend