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When faced with a serious diagnosis, patients are sometimes completely overwhelmed by their emotional and physical needs and tend to downplay their pain when talking to a doctor. Caregivers are therefore tasked with the important roles of providing support and ensuring an honest conversation between doctors and patients to convey the patient’s preferences for treatment options. They are also in charge of the patient’s care. I was naturally drawn to caregiving because of my exposure to the health complications faced by my grandfather who developed prostate cancer when I just gained admission at the Polytechnic .I automatically became his caregiver, because most of the nurses acted like my grandfather had leprosy when it was time to change his catheter. I started to change the catheter myself and also found ways to entertain and encourage my grandfather to ease his physical and emotional pain. So, the low quality of health care that my grandfather received is something that saddens me each time I think of it, as everyone deserves the right to the highest quality of physical and mental health care.
Therefore, it is my goal to make a significant contribution to the healthcare of the people in my community through the effective delivery of caregiving services. Unexpectedly, my grandfather passed away as a result of complications from a kidney disease during my second year in school,revealing the importance of caregiving. Despite the emotional trauma,I continued my studies with a strong drive to pursue a career in quality caregiving. As I reminisce on my journey to caregiving, I can only describe it with one word; determination, because I was faced with situations that required a high level of hard work, focus, and maturity to pull through. To this day, my grandfather’s death serves as my painful reminder of the human factor involved in healthcare.
Following my graduation from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic with a HND degree in Microbiology ,I volunteered to work at a hospital as a healthcare assistant. I was assigned the duty of arranging bedding and helping patients with their general daily routines. This experience improved my knowledge of clinical duties such as checking temperature and blood pressure and also sharpened my ability to address the needs of patients and pay attention to detail. Currently, I work as a caregiver at a clinic, where I administer medications and treatments as directed by the registered nurse who I work with and respond to patients’ requests. This has given me valuable experience in effective communication, observation, and time management. During this time, I understood the importance of patience and empathy when interacting with patients. My interest in caregiving stemmed from the appalling healthcare delivery system in my community and my desire to restructure the healthcare system and provide the best quality of care for all citizens.
I choose the United Kingdom because of the diverse cultures that inhibit the beautiful country. This will push me to step outside my comfort zone experience different cultures and perhaps learn a new language.