John has worked as a home carer for 7 years. He was one of our first recipients of “Carer of the Month” back in August 2019.
We asked John what he enjoys most about his work ?
“I love my job. Clients share some of their life stories with me, they tell me what they worked at when they were younger. I learn a lot from them, so communications is important when you work with people. I also like to help people. Nobody knows how we might each need help when we get old”.
Have you any personal experience of care ?
Unfortunately yes, my mother had a stroke 8 years ago and passed away 4 years ago (RIP). We had a carer to take care of her. Her speech suffered. I found it difficult to see Mam in this condition.
After every visit home to see my Mam. I would come back to my clients and put in even more effort. I always ask myself “if these people were my own parents, what more could I do for them ?”
