My Story: Julia Dunigan

August 9, 2010 | By Jenni Baker | Subscribe to "My Story" RSS

I had experience with patient care while taking care of my mom. Mom wanted me in the medical field for years. I was a career as a server, and I knew I wouldn’t physically be able to do that forever.

I relocated to Greenville, and through the Goodwill Industries^® of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina Job Connection center, I learned about the CNA program. I was comfortable with the field because I had experience doing it, and it was great to have the opportunity to begin a new career.

I enjoyed the employable skills classes — lots of things I knew, but there were things I didn’t know. And we received instruction on how to do things, not just being told what we need to do. It’s good to be reminded about things that you don’t always think about, so you don’t undersell yourself in an interview.

I became certified in April 2009, and I am now working as a CNA. I love the chance to work with people, and I love that they appreciate what I do for them. I’m focused toward the medical field, finding fulfillment in what I’m doing now. I’m looking forward to opportunities to grow in my career — there are lots of doors to enter.

Since moving here, my sister has become ill and now, I’m able to use my professional skills to give her the best care possible, make her comfortable and help her recover as quickly as possible.

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