The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Chattanooga
Called to Care
Shellie Muncie always felt called to caregiving, first starting her career working with individuals with special needs before earning her CNA. “I fell in love with serving the geriatric community, especially those in memory care,” shares Muncie. She finds purpose in offering comfort, stability, and dignity to residents facing the challenges of cognitive decline. Muncie advises her residents: “At times, this disease can be overwhelming and confusing, but you are never alone, and we are all here to walk alongside you in this part of your life.”
I love my residents. They make my day. Being able to spend time with them and be involved in their care is very rewarding.”
My Credentials
Certifications:
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Medication Aide
1. Can you tell me a little bit about your profession? What does your day-to-day look like?
Making sure residents are given their scheduled medications in a timely manner and that resident assistants are helping residents with their activities and daily living.
2. What is one of your happiest professional moments?
When a resident with dementia thanks me for being a help to them and can remember how well I treat them even though, at times, they can’t always remember my name.
3. What’s the key to making a great first impression?
Always wear a smile, be polite, and treat others the way you would want to be treated.
4. What is your philosophy when it comes to the care for your residents?
To care for residents in my care as if they were family.
5. Is there anything else you would like to add?
Being a medication aid is a very rewarding career path. It has helped me to realize I would like to go farther into the nursing career. I am currently working on my LPN.
- 423.551.4190
- 7620 Shallowford Road Chattanooga, TN 37421
- morningpointe.com
