My name is Stephanie. I am a retired Special Education teacher, and am venturing into a second career as a Home Health Aide. I have always been attracted to the medical aspects of physiology, anatomy, and kinesiology, as I studied to become a teacher, and in working with my special needs students. Working as a senior companion/caregiver, and witnessing all the medical issues involved, helped me to decide to take a leap into the medical field. I took a course through the El Camino College Nursing Dep't., and received a Respite Care license, to give short-term breaks to overloaded caregivers for seniors, injured, post-surgery, and special needs individuals. Now, my next step is to take the Certified Nurses Ass't. course, which is the precursor to the Home Health Aide certification.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 is my first day of class. I am inviting you, as the reader, to join me in my journey from teacher to healthcare worker. I am excited about the opportunities available, but am especially led to be a conduit of care to vulnerable individuals, and to show God's love and light through me.
'Til next time,
Stephanie
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