Alemnesh Endalkachew, a 22-year-old with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Othoniel College in Gondar, Her journey into becoming a gig worker began shortly after a brief stint at a private clinic owned by her brother. Seeking independence and professional growth, Alemnesh transitioned to Rohobot, a platform that has redefined her career and impact.
Before joining Rohobot, Alemnesh's interaction with patients was brief and transactional, typical of clinic settings. The shift to homecare nursing with Rohobot marked a significant change. "The care we provide as professionals surpasses what family alone can offer," she explains. Alemnesh ensures comprehensive care,from basic hygiene to complex medical procedures—thus allowing family members to resume their lives without the constant worry of caregiving.
Financially, Rohobot has empowered Alemnesh to achieve financial independence, enabling her to earn up to 8,200 birr a month by working 17 days, and even more when she works additional days.". This stable income is coupled with professional growth through specialized training and recommendations for certification courses, ensuring continuous improvement in her skills.
The flexible scheduling at Rohobot, including standard 24-hour on-call shifts, which are common in homecare settings, as well as days off or split duties among multiple nurses,allows Alemnesh to balance work with personal development, including taking short courses to enhance her professional qualifications.This flexibility, uncommon in traditional healthcare settings, also enables her to provide more attentive and personalized care to patients over extended periods, a stark contrast to her previous roles in more institutional settings.
Alemnesh highlights the importance of attitude, communication skills, wisdom, and patience for success in home-based healthcare. "Dealing with patients and their families in their intimate settings requires a deep empathy and understanding," she notes, emphasizing the emotional intelligence required in her role.
Looking to the future, Alemnesh is optimistic about Rohobot's potential to revolutionize healthcare in Ethiopia, particularly for the elderly and chronically ill. She envisions a scenario where Rohobot's expansion could provide employment for thousands of women, offering them the same opportunities for professional growth and financial stability that she has experienced.
For Alemnesh, working with Rohobot is not just a job; it's a commitment to enhancing the home based healthcare while pursuing her professional growth, Rohobot's supportive policies, including rigorous safety protocols and flexible scheduling, have empowered her and many other women in the healthcare field, enabling them to pursue fulfilling and dignified careers while making a significant difference in the lives of their patients.
