Elmedina Guri’s story received an overwhelming response. Her journey as a qualified nurse, which ended in exhaustion and ultimately led to personal triumph thanks to flexible working options, has inspired many readers. To delve deeper into the subject and identify key factors for efficiency, teamwork and employee satisfaction in the healthcare industry, we conducted a second interview with Elmedina. The aim was to develop preventative measures, stimulate structural improvements and discussions, and highlight ways that organisations in the care sector can simplify their HR management and improve quality. 

The challenges before burnout 

Elmedina talked about her previous experiences in the care sector, which involved a variety of tasks and shifts, and ultimately led to burnout. The overload was not only due to the nursing tasks, but also to the variety of additional responsibilities she had to take on. Being a vocational trainer, deputy head of nursing and responsible for many other areas led to them feeling a lack of support. 

Potential for improvement for organisations in the care sector 

Elmedina emphasises the importance of improved communication and collaboration within teams as well as an appropriate distribution of responsibilities to avoid burnout. She also emphasises the need to optimise processes and procedures within companies to create a more efficient working environment. In particular, she sees great potential for improvement in employee training and development. 

The advantages of flexible working 

Compared to a traditional permanent position, Elmedina emphasises the freedom to determine her own shifts thanks to flexible working. This represents significant autonomy compared to a traditional permanent position. She also appreciates the financial benefits and opportunities to better combine her private life with her work. Independence from a fixed team structure suits her. Other temporary employees also appreciate the opportunity to gain new experiences in different working environments and expand their expertise. This enables them to grow professionally and develop continuously while maintaining their personal flexibility. 

Wishes for companies in the healthcare sector 

For Elmedina, the appreciation of all those working in the healthcare sector, including kitchen and housekeeping staff, is of high importance. She spoke in favour of improving training and further education opportunities in the healthcare sector  to improve the quality of care and reduce frustration and dissatisfaction among staff. 

«For example, I worked in a retirement home where a geriatric nurse was responsible for the care management. The quality was already failing for the entire home.»

Advantages of temporary workers for companies 

From a company perspective, Elmedina saw flexibility as one of the biggest advantages of hiring temporary workers. They can be easily adapted to changing staffing requirements and deployed in different departments. She also emphasised the benefits of targeting temporary staff to specific departments, allowing companies to plan more flexibly. Elmedina’s story and comprehension provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of using temporary staff in the healthcare sector. Her experience shows that flexible working models, such as those offered by Coople, not only benefit employees, but also open new opportunities for organisations to deploy their workforce more efficiently and increase employee satisfaction. 

Coople helps to simplify personnel management in the healthcare sector. We are also happy to offer you support. We look forward to hearing from you or you can try it on your own:

Did you already know? Temporary workers enjoy a special status: thanks to the “temptraining” further training fund, they receive financial support for as little as 88 hours of temporary work to enable them to develop their skills with selected further training courses and improve their career prospects and employability on the labour market. You can find more information here. 

Immerse yourself in the inspiring story of Elmedina Guri, a Graduate nurse with a PET diploma, and discover how she made a successful new start after a period of intense burnout and professional withdrawal. This story shows how Coople enables healthcare workers to manage their individual career paths in a more flexible and self-determined way, which not only increases their satisfaction but also their motivation to work.

From dedication to exhaustion

Elmedina, a Graduate nurse with a PET diploma, had worked with dedication for many years in a retirement and nursing home. In addition to her regular nursing duties, she took on the responsibility of being the head of training for healthcare assistants (with VET diploma) and Graduate nurses (with a PET diploma). She was also floor manager, BESA representative (resident classification and billing system) and deputy head of nursing services. Her life revolved around her job, at the expense of her leisure time.

As a result of work overload and lack of rest, Elmedina had to take a leave of absence for more than six months due to prolonged burnout. Despite the challenges of nursing, the desire to return to her passion and work in her old job grew during this period of recovery.

«Despite the poor working conditions in nursing, it was and is my absolute dream job to work as a Graduate nurse».

The challenge of returning to work

Returning to her old job proved to be more complicated than expected: teamwork and dealing with people had to be relearned after the long break. After a week of reintegration, Elmedina suffered a relapse and realised that she needed a fresh start in a new company.

After two months of searching, Elmedina discovered Coople through her sister. The app enabled her to independently find suitable jobs that matched her skills and wishes. Thanks to Coople, Elmedina was able to return to work step by step. She started with flexible jobs of two to three days a week, and within three months had progressed to a full-time position.

Personal success and professional growth

This success story reflects not only Elmedina’s personal success but also our mission to enable people to lead more flexible and empowered lives according to their needs.

The ease of use of the app enabled Elmedina to easily search for suitable jobs and apply quickly. The flexibility and autonomy were exactly what she needed. The variety of Coople jobs in the healthcare sector not only helped Elmedina become more confident, but also gave her new experiences. The opportunity to work in different organisations and learn new things became an important part of her personal and professional development.

Today, Elmedina works around 90% of her time as a Graduate nurse through Coople and enjoys the freedom of not being tied to a fixed company. This independence allows her to plan her life better and make her own decisions.

More than a professional success

A particularly heartwarming memory of her Coople assignments is the laughter she gets from patients in her current job. Coople has not only made professional success possible but also the creation of friendships with like-minded people.

Elmedina is already actively recommending Coople to others. The ease of use, the well-paid jobs and the flexibility make the app a unique support for her on her way back to work. Her final feedback on Coople: «Quick responses and a friendly team that is always ready to listen to my concerns».

Can you see yourself in Elmedina’s story? The current Coople jobs could open up new perspectives for you, why don’t you take a look?