b'EVENT GUIDE MELBOURNE CAREER EXPO16Caring as a Career withNurse Next Door Home CareH ave you ever considered purpose in life and I think it is such becoming a Caregiver or a rewarding experience which has Disability Support Worker? made a big impact on my life.We sat down with a few of ourNICKI - Working with the elderly Melbourne team to ask them aboutthey have amazing stories to tell. their experiences, how caregiving hasDespite clients coming fromchanged their lives and what advicedifferent backgrounds they can still they would want to share with peoplehave a laugh and be cheeky. Thislooking into a Career in Caregiving.We sat down with three of ourhas made me appreciate the little Melbourne team to ask them aboutthings in life and to be happy.their experiences, how caregiving hasNurse Next Door Melbourne Caregivers during changed their lives and what advice2. What advice would you giveour monthly Better Together Initiativethey would want to share with peopleto people looking for a career in looking into a Career in Caregiving. caregiving? NICKI - Some clients dont have MADDY - One of my clients is a 1. How has a career in caregivingMARY -The work itself is diversethe family support that others do. quadraplegic, and she had an itchy changed your outlook on life? and dynamic. We need to be physi- You can help create highlights scalp. On my first shift with her, I cally and mentally present at all times.of someones day. Every day isoffered to give her a head massage to MARY -Caregiving is not just aTherefore, my advice is to be alwaysrewarding. It makes it all worthwhilerelieve this. We were sitting on her career but a profession with a heartopen to new challenges and use knowing you are making a positivebalcony in the morning sun and we had and purpose. It made me realizefeedback to further improve skills.impact on someones quality of life. an emotional conversation about her how fragile life is and why I should3. What is your most memorablesituation while I gave her a scalp mas-always choose kindness. It made meMADDY - Take pride in your workmoment with a client? sage. She was so grateful for my help, see that it is in giving (caring), I amas a caregiver. Go the extra mile, andand that small deed had made her day.receiving more.exceed your expectations of your- MARY -When my client turnedNICKI - One of my dear clientsMADDY - As a caregiver Ive learntself - try to be creative, because itmore than a client. She became mywas a Holocaust survivor who was that no matter how unfortunate is so easy to do little things that canfriend. Going above and beyond toreluctant to have help from someone circumstances are, kindness andinfuse happiness into their day. Aimsee her go back to the usual thingsnew in their life. Slowly I was ablecompassion can go such a longto finish your shift feeling proud ofshe was able to do made my heartto build trust slowly and able toway, and are the key to a fulfillingthe work you did and the care youflutter and ecstatic. It was truly help them and their family duringlife. Caregiving gives me a sense ofprovided. gratifying. a challenging time in all their lives.Do you want acareer whereyou can.Make a Difference?Our Nurses and Caregivers are at the heart of what we do. Scan me!Are you interested in a rewarding role where youll help people live their best life?Enjoy a exible schedule, receive ongoing training and support, while being recognised for the important work that you do.For more information, get in touch. To Learn Morewww.nursenextdoor.com.au/jobs'