Missing the Point
What is the definition of a caregiver? Someone who toilets patients and changes them and answers call lights? Someone who deals with old people? Someone who wears scrubs and gets yelled at? Well that all is true, but to me the definition of a caregiver is a lot more than that. To me a caregiver is someone who lovingly cares for someone as if they were their own loved one, through tough times, through pain, through frustration and loss, to be a shoulder to cry on, a friendly hug when necessary, a listening ear when someone needs, and a cheerleader for good times. :) This week I noticed how I get to be a listening ear constantly. I have just barely added a new job title to my resume--administrative assistant. I have been doing paperwork, running little errands, etc. for the administrator to help her catch up on some work around the office. It means that I can wear high heels to work (what?!) have normal office hours, and not run for any call lights. It also means some much needed rest ...