A Teenager’s Perspective on Compassionate Care with Benjamin VanDiest of Mount Carmel Home
On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks with Benjamin VanDiest, a sophomore at the University of Nebraska Kearney and Certified Nursing Assistant at Mount Carmel Home. Benjamin shares his journey from a high school CNA class to discovering a deep passion for caregiving. He reflects on lessons learned from the elderly residents he serves and the personal inspiration he draws from his own family’s experience with caregiving.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction.
01:16 Taking a CNA class in high school sparked an early interest in health care.
03:00 Overcoming first-day nerves and gaining confidence through mentorship.
04:20 Discovering the deeper purpose behind caregiving and connection.
05:32 Learning wisdom from residents who lived through major historical moments.
06:36 Becoming more patient and gentle through daily interactions with elders.
07:32 Drawing inspiration from his grandmother’s compassion as a lifelong caregiver.
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