It wasn't a straightforward path for him: after completing an apprenticeship as a chef, where he missed the human touch, he discovered his vocation during his community service in a retirement home. He trained as a care assistant in 2013, and five years later he took the next step to become a care assistant - a new job profile that combines medical expertise with human contact.
Everyday life with meaning - individual and personal
Burgstaller worked in hospital for nine years until he finally found his professional home in mobile care. "I did an internship at Caritas during my training - it was immediately clear: this is my place." What inspires him? "The time.
We can really respond to people's needs. And the feedback is incredibly motivating."
A working day for him starts at seven o'clock with the handover of the company car. Then it's off from house to house - from personal hygiene to changing dressings, sometimes just to listen, go for a walk or feed the cat. For 95-year-old Erna Rechberger, who has been receiving care for eleven years, Daniel is an important support in her everyday life: "He's the very best for me."
Caring with attitude - even when it gets challenging
Of course, the nursing profession is not without its challenges. Medical emergencies, farewells, emotional stress - it's all part of the job. As a man in a traditionally female-dominated profession, Daniel also encounters occasional reservations. "But trust usually develops very quickly," he says. He is convinced that care needs diversity - men and women alike. He particularly appreciates Caritas because of the positive working atmosphere and good working conditions:
"For the first time, I feel like I'm really in good hands."
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