PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For Eric Quaidoo, pursuing a career in nursing came naturally.
“Growing up in my family, there was always someone in the nursing or medical field,” he said. “It’s just like second nature to me.”
Quaidoo, a senior at Taconic High School in the health technology career and technical education (CTE) program, currently works at the Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, a senior residence and assisted living facility in Pittsfield. He spends his time caring for residents there as part of a co-op assignment with the school.
“Melbourne is more like a home — all the patients even call me their grandson sometimes,” Quaidoo said with a smile. “It’s great being able to have the ability to help them in their time of need. Just being there for them is the best part.”