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Milfer holds a degree in Secondary Education, major in Mathematics, from Zamboanga City. In Dubai she worked as a cleaner and a data entry clerk, then spent more than five years as a nanny. Caring for others came naturally. What she wanted was the chance to grow.
Inspired by other nannies
Milfer saw fellow nannies move into healthcare after studying with FI, and decided to try. She took FI’s Certified Nursing Assistant course from December 2021 to July 2022, while still working, and finished as the top student in her batch.
“Having a mentor can provide you with new techniques which help you also develop your skills.”
After the course
After graduating, Milfer started work as a nursing assistant with a home health care provider in Dubai, where she has been recognised for her work. She also passed the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) exam.
The work is not always easy. She told us about caring for patients with sundown syndrome, and about long days that test your patience. What keeps her going is the people she cares for.
“For me, I stay motivated by taking challenges, developing new skills, and working with others.”
Her goal, in her own words, is “to provide quality care to the patient, motivate myself to do the best that I can do and improve my quality of care.”
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See the Nursing Assistant course Nursing assistant career pathFirst shared on Filipino Institute’s Facebook page on 12 May 2023. Outcomes described here are Milfer’s own and were true when shared. They are not a promise of a job, visa or licence. Studied with FI? Share your story or join FI Alumni. More photos from our campus years are on FI Memories.
