Several years ago I worked as a CNA (certified nurses aide) in an upscale retirement
community in the area. OOH, how I hated that job!! It was the hardest job I ever had, it required alot of physical strength which I do not possess. I loved my clients and loved listening to their stories. But it was really about getting 8 or 9 clients fed, bathed and into bed by 11:00. I felt as if I was missing something,I wanted a personal connection with my clients and couldn't get that as a CNA. Something great did come out of that job, I discovered my true calling in life, to be an OTA. (and not a nurse as previously planned)
I'm interested to see what my feelings/perpectives will be working in geriatics now that my job title has changed from CNA to OTAS. Will I have the feelings of fulfillment that I was lacking when working as a CNA? Will I be a better OTAS because of my experience in geriatrics? I said I would never go back to geriatric but now that I have some years behind as a CNA, I might really love. I'll keep you posted.
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