Second Family

How wonderful is it when you can go to work and actually consider those you work with, a second family? I am doubly blessed because, for the most part, I work in such a place, and I also get a great sense of accomplishment from the work I do. Many would look down on my job, but to me, being a nursing assistant is not only a very hard job but is one that is very rewarding and does so much good for others. I know that I have often been referred to as an angel or treasure by both patient and family. I try to assure them that it is simply that I care and love what I do. Just seeing the good you can do is reward enough.

My friend Debbie was training a new nursing assistant last night. About halfway through the night, she commented on how Debbie and I had inspired her with how we worked so well together. We always have each others backs, we work like a machine because we know how each works, we know what the other is thinking and are just plain tuned into each other. When we come into work on the nights we work together, we get smiles and comments about us being the double d's. Yah...I love my job, co-workers and friends! How lucky am I????!!!