Reviewed by: Cindy Hatcher
How one local mom’s journey inspired a career in caretaking
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Children’s of Alabama is home to hundreds of incredible nurses, doctors and support staff. Among this group is Janet Briceno: the mother of a former Children’s patient and now an irreplaceable part of the local hospital’s team.
We sat down with Janet to hear more about her career experience and how she feels celebrated and loved at Children’s of Alabama.
Meet Janet Briceno
Janet Briceno moved to Birmingham from Peru 18 years ago.
In 2017, Janet was introduced to Children’s of Alabama for the first time when her son was a patient. When he was seven years old, Janet’s son was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Spoiler alert: Janet’s son is now a thriving 16-year-old!
Because of the care her son and the rest of her family received while he was a patient, Janet felt inspired to work for Children’s of Alabama. She officially joined the team later in the year of her son’s diagnosis.
Her experience as a mother—and now as an employee—allows Janet to offer families comfort from a first-person viewpoint.
“I’m assured that the doctors, nurses and everyone here is working hard for the kids to stay safe.”
Janet Briceno, Unit Support Specialist, Children’s of Alabama
Fun fact: Janet is pursuing further education at Jefferson State Community College!
“Everyone in the unit knows I’m in school. I don’t feel bad about asking for help because we’re family and they say ‘my door is always open.'”
Janet Briceno, Unit Support Specialist, Children’s of Alabama
Check out career opportunities and work with Janet and more great employees at Children’s of Alabama.
Janet climbed the career ladder at Children’s of Alabama
Janet started at Children’s as a housekeeper, where she served patients and their families with a friendly attitude, and kept department areas clean to protect the health of kids in the hospital.
Shortly after, Janet stepped into a clinical assistant position. Here, she helped Children’s of Alabama nurses in assisting and communicating with patients, families, visitors and staff.
Now, Janet has advanced to a unit support specialist role, where she offers clerical support, supply management and monitors patients on her unit. Not only is she excelling at her job, but she’s inspiring others.
“I am happy because when I go to sleep, I know I made something good for somebody.”
Janet Briceno, Unit Support Specialist, Children’s of Alabama
When I spoke with Janet, she kept beaming about the work she does and the people she works with. Without a doubt, she’s felt loved and celebrated at Children’s of Alabama.
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