THE BEGINNING

My desire for meaningful connections led me to become an in-home private caregiver for seniors, where I bring compassion and dedication to my work. In my previous job at a long-term care facility in Quincy, MA, I helped Barbara, an elderly woman with Parkinson's Disease, as a Certified Nurse Assistant for a year. Witnessing how the disease affected Barbara motivated me to focus on improving her daily life with emotional support. This experience honed my caregiving skills and deepened my empathy for people with Parkinson's and Dementia.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

I worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant for four years before pursuing an Associate Degree in Business at a community college in Massachusetts, where I earned a place on the Dean’s List. Despite this achievement, my subsequent office jobs left me unfulfilled.

A few years later, I decided to return to school, pursuing further education in CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) and MAOA (Medical Administrative and Office Assistant). I achieved a 4.0 GPA, earning the Director’s List Honor, and graduated with Honors in both MAOA and CMA programs. I was then hired as a Medical Assistant and Medical Administrative Office Assistant, managing patient care, scheduling, electronic medical records, medical coding and billing, answering inbound calls, and follow-up laboratory tests. This role allowed me to gain experience in hospitals, private medical groups, nursing homes, dental office administration, and other commercial offices.

CRAVING A DEEPER CONNECTION

Despite my professional accomplishments, my heart yearned for the love and care found in family relationships, which I didn't experience in my previous roles. Memories of Barbara, the elderly woman with Parkinson's Disease, frequently came to mind. Her sweetness and modesty left a lasting impression on me, like a warm hug from the past. Inspired by these memories, I realized my true calling lay in providing compassionate, personalized care to those in need.