<p>On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks with Benjamin VanDiest, a sophomore at the University of Nebraska Kearney and Certified Nursing Assistant at Mount Carmel Home. Benjamin shares his journey from a high school CNA class to discovering a deep passion for caregiving. He reflects on lessons learned from the elderly residents he serves and the personal inspiration he draws from his own family’s experience with caregiving.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction.</p><p>01:16 Taking a CNA class in high school sparked an early interest in health care.</p><p>03:00 Overcoming first-day nerves and gaining confidence through mentorship.</p><p>04:20 Discovering the deeper purpose behind caregiving and connection.</p><p>05:32 Learning wisdom from residents who lived through major historical moments.</p><p>06:36 Becoming more patient and gentle through daily interactions with elders.</p><p>07:32 Drawing inspiration from his grandmother’s compassion as a lifelong caregiver.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/mountcarmelhome/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Mount Carmel Home | LinkedIn</a></p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/mountcarmelhome/</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://mountcarmelhome.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Mount Carmel Home | Website</a></p><p>https://mountcarmelhome.org/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening to “People Worth Caring About.” If you found value in this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star rating to help others discover these important stories.</p><p>For more information and to connect with our guests, visit PeopleWorthCaringAbout.com.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#HealthcareLeadership #SkilledTrades #PeopleWorthCaringAbout</p>

People Worth Caring About

Peter Murphy Lewis

A Teenager’s Perspective on Compassionate Care with Benjamin VanDiest of Mount Carmel Home

DEC 1, 20258 MIN
People Worth Caring About

A Teenager’s Perspective on Compassionate Care with Benjamin VanDiest of Mount Carmel Home

DEC 1, 20258 MIN

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<p>On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks with Benjamin VanDiest, a sophomore at the University of Nebraska Kearney and Certified Nursing Assistant at Mount Carmel Home. Benjamin shares his journey from a high school CNA class to discovering a deep passion for caregiving. He reflects on lessons learned from the elderly residents he serves and the personal inspiration he draws from his own family’s experience with caregiving.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction.</p><p>01:16 Taking a CNA class in high school sparked an early interest in health care.</p><p>03:00 Overcoming first-day nerves and gaining confidence through mentorship.</p><p>04:20 Discovering the deeper purpose behind caregiving and connection.</p><p>05:32 Learning wisdom from residents who lived through major historical moments.</p><p>06:36 Becoming more patient and gentle through daily interactions with elders.</p><p>07:32 Drawing inspiration from his grandmother’s compassion as a lifelong caregiver.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/mountcarmelhome/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Mount Carmel Home | LinkedIn</a></p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/mountcarmelhome/</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://mountcarmelhome.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Mount Carmel Home | Website</a></p><p>https://mountcarmelhome.org/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening to “People Worth Caring About.” If you found value in this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star rating to help others discover these important stories.</p><p>For more information and to connect with our guests, visit PeopleWorthCaringAbout.com.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#HealthcareLeadership #SkilledTrades #PeopleWorthCaringAbout</p>