We Are IH: Health care assistant proud of her role with IH

Nicole said her workday is a little different from a typical HCA’s. She focuses on bathing residents at Three Links Manor. She bathes five people before 11:30 a.m., and then after a break she’s on the floor helping wherever she can: laying people down, changing people and stocking tub rooms.

In all of Nicole’s interactions with residents, she has met people who have lived fascinating lives.

“One of the most interesting stories I have was meeting a gentleman who was a pilot and flew a 747,” Nicole said. “He told me all the different places he had been to and what his favourite places were to fly to. There are so many stories I have heard over the last 11 years as a care aide, so it’s hard to really just pick one.”

When Nicole isn’t making a difference as a HCA, you’ll find her enjoying quality family time. She said she’s easygoing, family-orientated and loves nature

“I love spending time outside and up in the bush, doing anything with my daughter, Aubree-Joy, and my hubby,” Nicole said. “Anything outside is fun for me: we love camping, fishing, hunting – my daughter loves the water park. Even just going for walks when the weather is cooler.”

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