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Rhyian
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What do I put for activity description for hospice?
My mother was on hospice for a year and I was her caretaker. I fed, bathed, gave medication and assisted with the bathroom. Do I list it on college applications just like that or reword it?
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Jacob Taylor
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When describing your experience with hospice care on college applications, you can present it thoughtfully and professionally. While the essence of your caregiving role should remain intact, you may choose to reword it to emphasize your skills, responsibilities, and the impact of your experience. Here's an advice-oriented response on how to do that:
Original Description: "My mother was on hospice for a year, and I was her caretaker. I fed, bathed, gave medication, and assisted with the bathroom."
Reworded Description: "As my mother's primary caregiver during her year on hospice, I assumed a vital role in providing compassionate and dedicated support. I expertly managed her daily needs, including meal preparation, bathing, medication administration, and assisting with mobility."
By rewording your activity description, you highlight your caregiving skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle critical responsibilities. This showcases your commitment and dedication while maintaining a professional tone that aligns with college application standards.
Additionally, consider reflecting on the emotional and personal growth you experienced during this time. Mention any challenges you encountered and how you navigated them with empathy and strength. Sharing how this experience shaped your values and aspirations can provide a deeper understanding of the meaningful impact hospice care had on your life and your desire to pursue future endeavors in healthcare or related fields.
Overall, your hospice caregiving experience is a valuable and compassionate aspect of your life that deserves recognition. By thoughtfully rewording your description, you can effectively communicate your role while conveying the skills and qualities that make you an exceptional candidate for college admission.
Original Description: "My mother was on hospice for a year, and I was her caretaker. I fed, bathed, gave medication, and assisted with the bathroom."
Reworded Description: "As my mother's primary caregiver during her year on hospice, I assumed a vital role in providing compassionate and dedicated support. I expertly managed her daily needs, including meal preparation, bathing, medication administration, and assisting with mobility."
By rewording your activity description, you highlight your caregiving skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle critical responsibilities. This showcases your commitment and dedication while maintaining a professional tone that aligns with college application standards.
Additionally, consider reflecting on the emotional and personal growth you experienced during this time. Mention any challenges you encountered and how you navigated them with empathy and strength. Sharing how this experience shaped your values and aspirations can provide a deeper understanding of the meaningful impact hospice care had on your life and your desire to pursue future endeavors in healthcare or related fields.
Overall, your hospice caregiving experience is a valuable and compassionate aspect of your life that deserves recognition. By thoughtfully rewording your description, you can effectively communicate your role while conveying the skills and qualities that make you an exceptional candidate for college admission.
Scott Adler
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First of all, I am sorry for your loss. That must have been very difficult. I would say your description of the activities involved in the care of your mother is fine. I am not sure of the reason you are asking this question but if it is to apply for a job or to a program involved with caretaking, might I suggest trying to get a letter of recommendation from the hospice people you worked with. Good luck.
Jerome Dees Jr.
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That is a heavy load to take on and I hope you are doing as ok as you can be.
Depending on how you are communicating it (resume, LinkedIn, etc), I’d say your description works , you could also keep it super simple “I took the last year to care for my mom who was on hospice, that effort took my focus and now I’m looking for xyz..”
Depending on how you are communicating it (resume, LinkedIn, etc), I’d say your description works , you could also keep it super simple “I took the last year to care for my mom who was on hospice, that effort took my focus and now I’m looking for xyz..”