Rangineh moved from Iran to be closer to her daughter in the Duluth area several years ago. Rangineh had earned a degree in mathematics and physics in Iran but had no work experience in the U.S. when she applied at Aftenro, a residential senior care facility in Duluth. She started in June 2018 in the housekeeping department. By August 2018, she was cross-training as a dietary aide and working in both roles. Rangineh then decided she wanted to move into the nursing department and in October 2019 she registered for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. By December 2019 Rangineh had completed her training and transitioned over to the nursing department as a CNA. Rangineh is now registered for further nursing education through a local community college and will participate in Aftenro’s in-house tuition reimbursement program and scholarship programs. Rangineh hopes one day she will be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) at Aftenro, where she loves working. “Aftenro is a good place to work in Duluth” said Rangineh with a smile. “I love working here”.
