I was a home health aide while attending college. Being a caregiver was emotionally demanding yet rewarding.

Careb Bien-Aime has worked as a home health aide. Courtesy of Careb Bien-Aime Careb Bien-Aime worked as a home health aide while in college. She wanted a job that had flexible hours. She found the job challenging and rewarding, and would recommend it to others who are compassionate. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 23-year-old Careb Bien-Aime, who is attending New York University. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I'm an information systems management…