DIGOS CITY (February 27) -- Forty two Health Care Services students participated in the second Pinning and Candle lighting ceremony of the Philippine International Technological School held at the Pearl Center, Digos City on February 27, 2009.
A thanksgiving mass by Rev. Fr. Cornelio B. Toraja, DCD at the Mary Mediatrix of all Graces Church. Extended his warm greetings to the newly blessed batch of Candidates for being a participant of the remarkable event. Ceremony followed at Pearl Center.
Guest speaker Mr. Patrick G. Poculan, RN discussed the role of Health Care Assistants. He stressed that the health care providers are a vital part of the health care team. Mr. Poculan explained further the importance of the Nursing Aides in rendering care to patients, "You are the direct care workers due to your role in working with patients, having to spend more contacts with them than do other members of the staff. Thus, nursing aides are the principal caregivers of the main clients of health sector. You do most of the hands-ons procedures."
A registered nurse, Mr. Poculan is presently a Nurse Volunteer at Medical Center of Digos Cooperative. An NCLEX and IELTS passer, he is also a certified Caregiver, holder of the National Certificate Level II by the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA).
He added that "You give comfort to clients after working with them, because you have the hands of a considerate and empathetic skilled worker. Because you spend more time with patients, you develop ongoing relationships with them and interact with them in a positive, caring way."
Mr. Poculan urged the participants to be proud and work along the team with dignity, bringing along with you your stock knowledge, and preparedness to handle situations with your mastery in skills. Be tactful, patient, understanding, emotionally stable and you should have a strong desire to help people.
"You are part of the health care team; you should be able to work as a part of the team", he ended.
The ceremony was then followed by the recessional for which everybody shared sumptous meals prepared by the Catering service of the venue.
It was a successful event. To the newly blessed batch of candidates, remember that those pins were rewarded to acknowledge your commitment, skills, dedication and love for work. Till next time, on the 3rd Pinning ceremony.
Our special thanks to:
Mr. Poculan for accepting our invitation. Our profound gratitude, Sir!
Rudy's Art Photography esp. to the very accomodating Ma'am Julie. We all looked gorgeous!!
Mr. Jonathan Arendain. Thanks for understanding the situation.
To the parents, guardians, friends & relatives who witnessed this remarkably successful event.
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