I explored a wide range of options, from digital business developer to commercial clerk, right through to activation specialist and healthcare assistant (FaGe). In doing so, I realised that I wanted to work in the medical and social care sector and make a difference. The FaGe role meets my expectations very well.
The Rossfeld Foundation is home to people with a wide range of physical disabilities. I enjoy the variety in my work. Since my second year of training, I have been responsible for individual patients. I help them get dressed, with their personal hygiene and with eating; I give them their medication and accompany them to their therapy sessions.
It makes me proud when I see that I'm making a difference to someone's life.
The job can be demanding; I experience moments that you don't often come across in everyday life. It makes me proud when I see that I'm making a difference to someone's life. For example, when a patient feels better after a conversation with me.
At first, I was a bit shy when people much older than me wanted to talk to me; but I've grown into it and I really like it when someone opens up to me. I've just turned 18, so I can now be scheduled for late shifts as well. I'm curious to see if it's different at night. What I can say is: the days fly by and I come home feeling content in the evening.
