CNA helps others through home health career

Charla Macoubrie, CNA, became a certified nurse assistant because she wanted to help others.

After six years in the field, she can proudly say she has met that goal.

Macoubrie works at Integrity Home Health in Independence, Mo. She serves a woman in her 40s who suffers from developmental disabilities and the client’s bedridden mother.

Macoubrie said she prefers home health care to other CNA venues because it allows her to have more one-on-one time with patients.

“I’ve done nursing homes and independent living, but I prefer home health,” she said. “With home health I’m my own boss.”

Macoubrie’s scheduling supervisor, Lacy Simpson, said Macoubrie stands out as a home health CNA.

“She’s very dependable,” Simpson said. “She’s made a huge difference in the life of her clients.”

Macoubrie spends 40 hours a week with the same family. She said working with the one family week after week gives her the opportunity to see the difference she’s made in their lives.

Macoubrie said she has seen tremendous progress in her client with developmental disabilities. She has worked with the same client for a year.

“They are like family,” Macoubrie said.

The client has the capabilities of a 6-month-old.

“You have to do everything for her,” Macoubrie said.

Macoubrie has learned how to soothe this client. She said it takes time to build trust with each patient.

“If I sing to her it calms her down,” Macoubrie said. “Occasionally she will giggle. That’s a highlight.”

Simpson said home health clients prefer to have consistency with their care givers.

“It definitely allows them to build trust with the person who’s going into their home to take care of them,” Simpson said.

Macoubrie said she plans to stay with Integrity and continue her career in home health.

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