Hello,

My name is Kimberly and I am a sub acute social working in a
nursing facility here in upstate NY. I am responsible for 23
patients and their family members. Becuase they are not on my unit
for very long, helping them through the transition of not being able
to return home and personal issues not dealt with through out their
lives is very challenging to juggle. Without the great staff I have
on my unit, I would have never made it this long on the job (1 year
and 3 months). I am also in the process of starting up my own
business assisting seniors and their families through case management
and in the process of writing a book with moments written by staff,
residents and their families who either work or live in a nursing
facility. Please check out my web pages and contact me if you are in
need of assistance or are interested in participating in the book.
The title is "Through Love and Laughter" and the idea behind the book
is to create understanding, break stereotypes and educate people.

I joined the group to ignite conversation about positive aspects of
your jobs. Funny, touching moments, inspirational moments and things
that happened to you or others that reminded you why you entered this
field of work or an experience that happened to keep you going just
as you were getting ready to quit.

I have to tell you.... my job is not easy, but yours is even
tougher. I know I do not have it in me to do what you guys do and no
one could pay me enough to try.


Blessed Be,
Kimberly

http://geocities.com/enspiritedchoices/
http://www.geocities.com/throughloveandlaughter/