CNA Graduate Using Skills to Make Impact in Home Care

Published: 08/25/2021

Raised in a family full of healthcare workers, Morgan Marshall's passion for helping people comes naturally. 

“I always say helping others runs in my blood,” said the St. Louis native. “When the pandemic highlighted how uncertain life can be, I set out on a path to work in healthcare and become essential.”

Marshall decided to enroll in a certified nurse assistant program, but as a mother working full-time, she needed a college that was flexible and affordable. She knew SCC would meet these needs.

“SCC’s CNA program was fast and offered a great mix of online and in-person classes,” said Marshall. “I learned a lot and felt supported throughout the entire program.”

Upon finishing her CNA degree, Marshall found herself working for Assistance Home Care (AHC).

“My education at SCC gave me the hands-on experience I needed to succeed in the workforce,” said Marshall. “It provided me with exceptional critical-thinking skills that I use daily in my current role with AHC.”

Marshall began as a care professional at AHC, but recently accepted a promotion to Client Care Coordinator. ACH has a "promote-from-within" philosophy that encourages their employees to focus on personal, skill and career growth.

“Morgan was identified for her promotion based on her ability to live our core values on a consistent basis,” said Jen Henningfeld, director of recruiting at Assistance Home Care. “Her initiative, positive attitude, personal growth and overall development at SCC made it clear that she was serious about where she wanted to go in her healthcare career.”

Marshall credits her success at ACH to her education at SCC, which made it possible for her to have a smooth transition from school into the workforce. Her next step is to return to SCC to enroll in the nursing program.

“My goal is to find a job that is supportive of furthering education, incorporates research, and builds my clinical skills,” said Marshall.

Learn more about the SCC CNA program.