--- title: This is My Work Family for Life description: Working at BAYADA is like being part of a big family. Everyone from the field to the support offices work together to bring care to those in need. image: https://blog.bayada.com/hubfs/This-is-My-Work-Family-for-Life-2000x1047.png --- [![200x65-Simplified-Logo_White](https://blog.bayada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Email_headers/200x65-Simplified-Logo_White.png?width=200&name=200x65-Simplified-Logo_White.png "200x65-Simplified-Logo_White")](https://www.bayada.com/) [Work-Life Archive](https://blog.bayada.com/archive/topic/work-life-archive) # [This is My Work Family for Life](https://blog.bayada.com/archive/this-is-my-work-family-for-life) By [BAYADA Home Health Care](https://blog.bayada.com/archive/author/bayada)   |  27, October 2017 [READ NOW](https://blog.bayada.com/archive/this-is-my-work-family-for-life) [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.bayada.com%2Farchive%2Fthis-is-my-work-family-for-life) [**](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.bayada.com%2Farchive%2Fthis-is-my-work-family-for-life) [**](https://www.twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.bayada.com%2Farchive%2Fthis-is-my-work-family-for-life) [![](https://blog.bayada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BAYADA_hhc_blog%20avatar_102621.png?width=60&name=BAYADA_hhc_blog%20avatar_102621.png)](https://blog.bayada.com/archive/author/bayada) [BAYADA Home Health Care](https://blog.bayada.com/archive/author/bayada) ** Tags: [Work-Life Archive](https://blog.bayada.com/archive/topic/work-life-archive) ![17-1000-1360-COM_HCM17_BlogPost_2000x700_Rebecca.jpg](https://blog.bayada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Natl_Home_Care_Hospice_Month/17-1000-1360-COM_HCM17_BlogPost_2000x700_Rebecca.jpg?width=1263&name=17-1000-1360-COM_HCM17_BlogPost_2000x700_Rebecca.jpg "17-1000-1360-COM_HCM17_BlogPost_2000x700_Rebecca.jpg") I grew up as part of the BAYADA family. My mom has been working here in operations and support roles for almost as long as I’ve been alive. I started working here as an office assistant in 2004, when I was a teenager. In college for my BSN, I had a part-time job as a BAYADA Home Health Aide. That was a little scary at first, but it turned out to be a great experience. I remember my mentors gave me all kinds of training and support in the simulation lab until I felt very comfortable and prepared. When I use the term ‘work family,’ I really mean it. This is my intentional family; it’s where I belong. I’ve always been treated so well here. I think that’s why many of us stay for so long. There was a time I took per diem work as an HHA for another agency. It was fine, but it wasn’t BAYADA. I know now that I could never work for another home health care company. It’s about doing the right thing and providing the highest quality, excellent care. BAYADA does it right. ## **The *a-ha* moment that led me to hospice care****![RebeccaGrandmom.jpg](https://blog.bayada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Natl_Home_Care_Hospice_Month/RebeccaGrandmom.jpg?width=200&height=351&name=RebeccaGrandmom.jpg)** I always felt part of BAYADA, but I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to be when I ‘grew up.’ I didn’t have my *a-ha* moment until I was already a new RN. My grandma became terminally ill, and I became one of her primary caregivers. It was a profound experience for me. Everything clicked, and everything I’d learned came together as I took care of my grandma and comforted her and the rest of the family through the end-of-life process. It was so fulfilling, I knew then that hospice care was my calling! ## **Administrators make a meaningful difference, too!** I started working in BAYADA Hospice care as a clinical liaison three years ago, where I was able to provide patient care but also have a hand in the operational side of the business—like community education, marketing, and office collaborations. Now I provide clinical divisional support for all four hospice offices in Pennsylvania! I think it’s good I’ve grown up seeing all sides of the business, because it’s helped me figure out where I best fit in. I really loved providing care as an HHA; it felt great caring for people and it gave me a deep appreciation for all the work aides do. It also molded me and helped me become the nurse I am today. Now I’m so excited to take on more roles and keep learning and growing with the organization! I truly believe in BAYADA’s purpose and vision to help millions of people worldwide enjoy a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. The need is out there, and we are making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. ## **What’s next?** I’m proud to report that I am very close to earning my MBA degree, and after that I want to pursue an MSN in health care administration. "Continuously improving our work through education" is a key action of [*The BAYADA Way*](https://www.bayada.com/the-bayada-way.asp) core value of excellence, and I can always count on the love and support of my work family to help me achieve anything. Just like my proud mom, they’ve always encouraged me! 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