We are so excited to announce that this month's outstanding CAREGiver is Nidhal.
Nidhal’s answers to our questions were so cute and fun, that we thought we would just share her words.
Tell us, how long have you been a caregiver, and how long have you been with Home Instead?
I have been a caregiver at heart all my life growing up as the oldest sibling and grandchild. I was always looking after my siblings and cousins. I have been with Home Instead for seven months now!
What motivated you to become a CAREGiver?
I have a real interest in helping others and gaining future health care experience. Truly, I consider myself an empath. I am able to feel others’ emotions around me without them necessarily telling me verbally what they need. At the end of the day when I come home, I know that I have contributed some positivity into earth's orbit and that makes me happy. I also lost my grandma due to cancer when I was in high school, in a way being a caregiver is a healthy way for me to cope with the pain of her being gone. The elderly can really teach us beautiful things about life.
What do you love most about working with your clients?
The stories they tell about traveling, love, life experiences, the advice they give! I love making them laugh too
What do you enjoy about being part of the Home Instead team?
I enjoy the wonderful group of friendly people in the office that are understanding when it comes to schedule flexibility since I am also a full-time student in college. The staff at Home Instead really know how to take care of their caregivers, (sounds a bit ironic on paper haha) they go above and beyond to make us feel appreciated during birthdays, holidays and in general! I am so grateful for that.
What is one item on your bucket list for the future? An adventure? A goal?
My goal is to graduate from CSULB in Spring of 2022 and move into my own home. I've also been researching online marketing and I am thinking of starting my own online business as a side hustle in the near future to help pay the rest of my tuition.
What is one thing you would like people to know about you?
I am a woman with many passions, not only do I love healthcare and studying medicine, but I love acting and entertainment. Anything dance, theater, concerts, film, interests me.
It is so cool to read what drives our CAREGivers. Thank you for sharing YOU with Home Instead, Nidhal!
