So, I woke up and went into the office at 11am thinking that I was just going to learn the computer system. As soon as I walked in the door, my manager Michelle asked if I had time at 1 to go out and do an open visit so that I could keep the patient as my own. SURE!! We messed around on the computer for awile, which the system is super easy, again charting by exception and then headed to Allen Park. I met my first patient and fell in love with her. I feel like these elderly patients are going to become extra grandmas and grandpas to me. She was super nice and we got everything done very quickly and were on our way! The whole day I was happy because everytime I thought of Home Health Care as a student I cringed and said I would never do it. I am so glad I gave it a shot because I love it!
The next day we met in Southgate and I followed Michelle on her first visit. The patient was super funny and kept cracking jokes and invited me back (which I guess was a good thing because he hated the last one Michelle brought along). The second patient was her grandma so she let me do everything. Grandma even invited me back anytime! Finally we went to our last patient and they had a little baby so I was in heaven. I played with the baby and talked to the patient, and it really seemed as if she only needed us as company and no nursing care. That is what I like about home health care. I am not rushed to see patient after patient. I work at my leisure and with my schedule and everything is so laid back. I do not have to tell my patients to stop talking because I have other things to do. I really am going to enjoy this home health care and I cannot wait to start at Henry Ford on the 22nd!
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