Originally Posted by
gorja
I work in a nursing home though I'm not in the nursing field, I attempt to make it to one particular wing to help serve breakfast and lunch. I love to try to get them to talk about their past lives. It's so rewarding to see the glint in their eye when they're talking about everything from spouses, children, grandchildren, horses, occupations, etc.
I memorize the amount of creamers and sugars for each of their coffee or tea, who likes brown sugar on their cereal, if they only like a particular brand of cereal. They like not having to ask. i try to get to work at 5:30 so I can get 1 1/2 hours work in before my official start time at 7. That way I have time to spend helping with the 2 meals.
I appreciate having the opportunity to try to make their day by making them feel special or giving them a good laugh
Seeing and hearing their laughter has made me happy to go to work the last 18 1/2 years.