Julie A.|Cedar Rapids, IA
$20-25/hr
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6 yrs exp
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53 yrs old
The Elderly Are My Passion!
I have been a caretaker since I was 10, beginning with my grandparents, and then with my father and most recently, my mother, who just passed away. I've been a CNA for six years, and am still employed at Mercy Hallmar. I went back to college at age 48 to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a Hospice Nurse. I made it halfway through and then had to withdraw to care for my mother. I figured nursing will always be there, but my mother won't. I love bringing joy to the elderly in any way I can - by just listening to their stories, learning about their childhoods and experiences, bringing them laughter, and letting them know they matter.
