Fijian Caregiver Thrives in Germany

Although Asmita Schultheis returned to school late while in her 30s, she is grateful she took up the challenge.

Ms Schultheis, 41, graduated as a caregiver from the Prestige Skills Training Academy in Fiji in 2016.

Originally from Korovuto in Nadi, she owes it to then academy head Swati Nair for giving her the opportunity.

She acknowledges Ms Nair for believing in her and teaching her good attributes towards the people she serves.

“She gave me a lot of empowerments in believing in myself and believing that I can achieve anything,” Ms Schultheis said.

“That inspired me never to give up on my dreams. She taught me empathy and compassion.

“She encouraged me to always be positive when faced with criticism. All those criticisms will create a better version of me; and they did.”

She married her German husband a year later (2017) and continued working as a caregiver.

“Ms Nair’s guidance directed me to pursue my nursing career,” she said.

“Deep down in me I still miss my home, Fiji.”

Ms Schultheis has a few units left to get her nursing degree.

“This all started from taking up the opportunity to be a registered caregiver in nursing to be a registered nurse,” she said.

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