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Maxine Smith

Location: Georgetown, PA

Age: 74

Cared for by: Dawn Matchett

Years of Care: 2

I started in High School as a volunteer at Fox's Nursing Home. When my Grandmother Had a stroke and my Grandfather was hospitalized I had to step in. I gave her insulin shots, bathed, dressed, exercised and fed her. I was her entertainment at well. I enjoyed working with her very much as well as my volunteer work at the nursing home. I would love to work in the care giving work field permanently. It truly gives me a sense of purpose and hopefully I will give the person I'm caring for the same feeling.

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