[Brittany]

I began my career as a PSW working in long term care. I absolutely loved to form a good rapport with my patients and did so by being attentive and always ready to help or lend a hand. There was one resident that never took to me and I often wondered why. One day while providing care she said to me I’m not a baby, I can do things on my own. This made me reevaluate my care in this setting. Alot of independence is being taken away at this stage of life and me being extra attentive made her feel as if I thought she wasn’t capable of simple tasks. From that moment I assessed from my first interaction, I asked questions and I allowed patients to take part in as much or as little of their care as they want.