i am a Caregiver

have you seen sharon cuneta's new movie titled "caregiver". it was shot here in the UK, most of Us filipino's here in england are very excited with the movie. (i think sharon will come for the premiere, or she already came)*my apology*

im a sharonian ever since and i cant wait to see the movie, ive seen the trailer may times and, it put me to tears,its because its like seeing myself with the character being a caregiver here.it gives a different impact,actually its really a mixed emotion, because i can relate with the kind of work and i know the hardship of being a caregiver, there are times na some residents will just crown you or kick you, but you cant do anything di mo nman pwedeng gantihan, first mentally, theyre already ill and they dont know what theyre doing most of the times, second thats why we got a job because of their situations and third, you are there to look after them and make sure they're alright.

being a caregiver is a very humbling job, most of us is a proffesional in the Philippines and because we're seeking for a good life for our family back home, we endure all the pain, the loneliness, the hardship and just take where the wind blows us. there are some patients and co-workers who are racist and will give you a hard time just because they dont want your colour, the place where you came from, they will criticise the way you speak and so on.. but inspite all that being a filipino and known for a hardworking you will accept everything and just be patient and just pray..

in my own experience, being a caregiver here in the UK open my eyes to the real world.. its not easy to make money, no work no pay! when i was starting, i found the job very degrading,and kept asking myself why i am here?! but as the time past by i begun to love the job and the patient, sometimes your day wouldnt complete without seeing your favourite resident, and its an achievement when you teach them something and they will still remember after a few days and when they do remember your name. its a very nice feeling. but on the other hand when somebody dies we also feel that a part of the family has gone, we just think that its already time to end their suffering and they will have a journey where life is more beautiful.

It is a tiring job as well, you'll get backpain, knee pain from keeping on walking up and down, headache and hign blood (as for me!lol) but at the end of the month when we receive our payslip.. everything will be fine(lol)