Kirsty left school knowing she wanted to help people. From care worker to nursing associate 60s

After leaving school Kirsty worked in a restaurant, and here she realised that she enjoyed helping people more than serving their food. This prompted Kirsty to start her career in care and health as a care worker, initially supporting people in their own homes and in a care home. Whilst working at the care home Kirsty completed her level 2 qualification in health and social care and realised she had a real interest in medical health. Kirsty started working as a Healthcare Assistant at her local hospital and completed her level 3 qualification, whilst gaining valuable experience on the medical assessment unit. When the opportunity came up to undertake Nursing Associate training, Kirsty was excited to progress her career further. Now in her second year of training Kirsty has completed placements on several hospital wards, a community hospital supporting people in their own homes, a care home, and Hospiscare, all whilst completing her Nursing Associate training. Kirsty loves the variety in her role and having the opportunity to learn on the job. There are so many ways to progress if you are caring and committed; juggling work and training with a young family can be challenging, but it’s very rewarding! For more information, visit https://www.proudtocaredevon.org.uk/