Key Points
- Andrea Mae Hilario's family waited for more than 10 years for their permanent residency in Australia.
- Respect, patience, and treating elderly family members as their own parents are the secrets to a happier career in aged care.
- She admitted that they have grown fond of the residents they care for, but dealing with some residents and their families can be challenging.
In 2013, former nurse from the Philippines Andrea Mae Hilario arrived in Australia with her husband, Christopher. Because she studied to become a nurse here in Australia, she left her child in the Philippines under the care of her mother. She juggled her studies and working as a carer in an aged care facility. The Filipina nurse admitted that her job wasn't easy, but she grew deeply attached to it, saying that being a carer is more than just a profession.
Andrea Mae Hilario finished her Bachelor's degree in Nursing at a university in Sydney in December 2017. Her mother, who took care of her child, attended the celebration.Credit: Andrea Mae Hilario
The Filipino nurse Andrea Mae Hilario considered the elderly under their aged care facility's care as family. Credit: Andrea Mae Hilario
