"I love the fact that this job has me continuously moving and staying on my feet at my age. I have been able to handle this throughout my career by wearing comfortable footwear and staying in great physical shape. While not a desk job person, I do take advantage of downtime by sitting and working on the computer by catching up on emails and other tasks."

Your training gives you an idea of what to expect on the job, but when you are working long shifts you will have a better understanding of what it means to be on your feet all day. The other aspects are assisting patients with illnesses and injuries that limit their mobility. Are you okay with lifting people? Are you fit to be able to handle the challenge?

"Having been in the job for a few years now, I understand the importance of staying physically fit is to be successful on the job. In my free time, I weight train and run and doing this helps me to prepare to work on my feet for long shifts and be able to help transfer patients as well."