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Ruth Ann Fitka
Health Aide

Ruth Fitka was born in Bethel, Alaska, in 1963. She grew up here in Marshall and in a fish camp. She attended school here and at the St. Mary's Mission. She did not graduate from high school but she got her G.E.D. She has not attended college but has college credits from health aide training.

Ruth has worked in the clinic since 1990 and she plans to work there as long as she can. She likes her job because it is challenging. Ruth was first interested in her job because she wanted to help people. She needed training in First Aid, CPR, Emergency Trauma and Basic Health before she could receive her job. Since she got her job, she has received EMT-1, Preceptorship, Math, and General Health Aide Training.

Ruth feels her job keeps her stimulated because she learns new things all the time. She says that the best thing about her job is being around people and helping them feel better.

She says that her family doesn't affect her job performance because her children are not small anymore, and it's easier to have a full time job now.

Rose Lynn Fitka


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