Found this on a web site while surfing - good food for thought here, i
think. I have removed some info and slightly (very slightly) altered
other info - just to make it interesting...

THE CARETAKERS

We are there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: We strive to make their
days happy and comfortable. We are the ONE on ONE caregiver in their
life. We love our patients having the most contact with them outside
of their family members. Although we cannot give them the Care they
TRULY deserve, we watch out for them as best we can.

OUR PRIORITY

It is the only priority we should have. The Angels walk with us and
with our residents, and God gives us the strength to help these
people. We lift them, we cradle them we need the strength in our
loving arms to keep them safe from falls and pain

One of the things you have to have in an environment of helping the
disabled and the elderly, is a "Special" kind of love and
understanding. These special people take us into their heart also:
they and their families put their trust in us daily they depend on us
to be there for them and with them to make SURE the care is given we
are responsible for ROM (Range of Motion), feeding, cleaning,
showering, giving out snacks, transferring them safely, dressing,
doing personal care, walking with them, talking to them and MUCH MORE.
(if time allows) .What better way to communicate a wonderful
relationship? **Taking Time to Deliver CARE **

God gives us this special feature, and our endurance comes from
another power within. Our Hearts. Not our Profits. We don't profit by
$$. We Profit knowing our patient is comfortable, clean and fed. We
are Compassionate

Our Prayer

As I enter into my place of calling
I ask for strength as I help those in needing
Hide my tears for the sick and aging
and let my smile be the hope they're seeking.
Guide my hands as they do for them
The things they cannot do, and we take for granted
Allow my eyes to see those things
that make my stay with them a blessing
Provide the words I need to speak
To let them know I love them so.
As I do my work throughout the day
It is for my patients that I stay,
and for my patients that I pray

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http://members.tripod.com/~CNA_MUNCHKIN/shari.htm

any thoughts?

bear