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Gwendolyn Saltwater

Gwendolyn Saltwater

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Gwendolyn's work combines: Design, Medicine, and Working with Others

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Day In The Life

Certified Medication Aide

I pass scheduled medication.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    career prep

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Personal Care Aides:

Bachelor's Degree: health occupations

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Life & Career Milestones

I've taken a lot of twists and turns

  • 1.

    Graduated high school

  • 2.

    Became a young mother

  • 3.

    Had to leave out of state for school, meaning i had to leave my child

  • 4.

    I graduated and came home

  • 5.

    Married the man of my dreams

  • 6.

    Addiction became a factor

  • 7.

    Divorce, single parent and jobless

  • 8.

    Working still single parent and loving life

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Parents:

    Love like there is no tomorrow.

  • How I responded:

    You have to enjoy life even though it has its bumps in the road.