Personal Statement: A Career As A Dietary Aid

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I have many people in my life that I look up to. I also have many people I would like to grow up to be similar to. I have wanted to be multiple things throughout my life, however I am still only eighteen, and we all know as children grow up they want to be many things. Such as firefighter, police men, and dancers. Throughout high school I have wanted to be a nurse, lawyer, teacher, interior designer, and a majorette coach. I recently decided to major in nursing. At the moment I work at and assisted living home, and I enjoy my work very much. My job as a dietary aid, is to serve elders and make sure they receive the correct meals. I love talking to the elders and hearing the many stories they have. I love to help people any way I can, and

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