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My name is Nora Elder and I have been a housekeeper
with Hennis Care Centre of Bolivar for the past five years. I have
lived in Bolivar for the past ten years and I am originally form
Canton. I have a son, Shawn, 32.
I like my job because I get satisfaction from
knowing that I did my best. I wanted to do this kind of work because
cleaning and having a clean place for the
residents to live, makes a
difference, to them and to me. To work in long-term care you need to
have patience and understanding. The advice I would give a new
employee is to have a lot of love in your
heart.
My favorite memory is when I was lucky enough to go
to Mexico with my family. My outstanding life experience would have
to be being a mother. My hobbies are walking and reading. My
favorite quote is "Never take life for granted". I am known for
being easygoing. If I could change one thing in the world it would
be to end the pain and suffering.
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My name is Diane Davis and I have been an LPN for 31 years. I
have worked at Hennis Care of Bolivar for 8 years. I live in Bolivar
but was born in Minnesota. I have 4 children: Nina, 41; Brenda, 39;
James, 38; and Sandra, 37. I have 12 grandchildren. I lost my
husband 2 ½ years ago. My favorite thing about working is meeting
new people and their families. I have always wanted to be a nurse.
When I graduated I went into the service because they promised to
put me through school, but I ended up working in data control. It
was interesting, but not my thing. I went back to school when I was
discharged from the service. I think anyone wanting to work in a
health care field should be very caring, loving and have lots of
patience because when we don’t feel good, we aren’t the best
company. I think anyone working in this field should put themselves
in their patient’s place for a day to see how it feels. Then they
would know how to care for people better. My most favorite memory is
the vacation with my husband and family to the Caribbean, walking on
the beaches and watching the ocean and birds. I think the best thing
in my life are my children and grandchildren and sharing their
experiences. I keep busy with crafts, shopping, gardening and
swimming in the summer. My best advice is never to give up. Keep
trying because it will get better with time and when one door closes
another opens. Most people know me as the crazy girl who never wears
a coat to work. I think my most favorite thing to do is travel with
friends to different places and be there for anyone who is lost and
needs a friend because everyone needs a friend to care for them in
good times and bad times.
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