AS AN agency nurse, Kerry Reweti finds himself in many different places.
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However, the Carramar aged care facility is one of his favourites and he is always happy to return.
Mr Reweti was a care assistant in New Zealand and worked in dementia, which was his passion.
"The residents I cared for inspired me to become a nurse," he said.
"I became a registered nurse in 2012."
Prior to that getting into aged care and nursing, Mr Reweti worked for the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), which was another kettle of fish entirely.
He said it was a big change after leaving the AEC where he returned to his home land of New Zealand and started his new career path.
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"I had never done anything like that before (aged care), but I found that I loved it," Mr Reweti said.
"After all that study to become a registered nurse, I found it very satisfying.
"The people and the residents are just amazing.
"You get to work with a lot of great staff. Every day is a brand new day. When you go home, you leave it at the door and start fresh again the next day."
Mr Reweti said working at Carramar was one of his favourite postings.
"The staff in Leeton are just amazing," he said.
"They sort of pre-book me now when they know someone will be away.
"I'll be back again in July and I can't wait."
Mr Reweti was hopeful more young people would consider a career in the industry.
He said programs in schools would assist, as well as allowing students to volunteer in nursing homes and hospitals.
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