Hello, everyone! I hope you all had a great Spring semester.
For my internship, I had the privilege of interning as a patient care coordinator at an assisted living facility for mentally challenged adults. One of the most invaluable lessons I have learned from this experience was to foster a strong, and genuine with each person you interact with. Communication skills, especially soft skills are just as (if not, more) important than your educational and professional skills. I'm so grateful to be given the opportunity to hear all these unique and incredible stories after several cordial conversations with each patient. Being able to take part in each patient's individual care first-hand gave me insight on genuine provider-patient relationships. Now, I am able to appreciate both sides in special ways. One of my favorite quotes, especially after this internships is, "You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die." — Dame Cicely Saunders, nurse, physician and writer, and founder of the modern-day hospice movement (1918 - 2005).
In addition, I was able to appreciate all the dedication, care, time and hard work that goes into patient care coordination. Being involved in second hand care outside of what you've been used to your whole life can be hard for not only the patient, but for their families as well. Another skill I have learned and was able to practice adaptability and team work.
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I did my Internship with Nevada Senior Services and we worked mostly with dementia and Alzheimers patients. I believe working with the senior community it is important to have a soft communication skills and provide companionship as much as possible. I believe it is important to remember you need to have a lot of patience working with the senior community because they are like children again fragile and trying to find their place. I agree being involved in second hand care outside of what you have been used to your whole life can be hard for the patient and families, so it is important to take care of your patients in the most professional way as possible.