Jenny, a thoughtful and gracious woman who loves her job, describes her days as busy. She visits three to four patients each day, some who are completely bed-bound and others who are less critically ill. Some days they require more care than others. What is most unique about Jenny is her ability to tailor a patient s care to the situation of the moment or of the day. Each patient is unique.
Some people are at a later stage in the dying process than others.
Some patients need total care, while others do not. Using the basics of communication such as eye contact, repeating back what someone says and developing good relationships with family members, Jenny is highly adept at her job. Her warm, compassionate nature and her ability to elicit patient trust make her an ideal home health aide. I never run away from a situation no matter how tough it is. Sometimes it hurts to see patients die, but I know that I was able to make them feel comfortable while they were living and that makes me feel good.