Today we introduce you to Paula Mendes, who has been sharing with us the Hospitaller Mission for 12 years.

Paula is the Institutional Technical Supervisor of the projects carried out by the Hospitaller Sisters in collaboration with the Municipality of São Paulo.

How long have you been part of the Sisters?

Twelve years ago. I chose Occupational Therapy out of a desire to take care of people and offer them quality of life. I think the incentive came from the volunteering I did at the school.
I graduated in 2008 and started my professional career in the social field.
In 2011 I started working in public health, during which I took several specialization courses in mental health, health services management and leadership.

I started at CAPS AD III Capela do Socorro in 2011 to cover a maternity leave and after 5 months of work I was invited to join the CAPS Adult III Parelheiros team. I worked in the technical team for 7 years, took over the management of the unit and, after two years, I started the challenge as Institutional Technical Supervisor of Projects.

What is your purpose, your mission to help the Hospitaller Sisters?

My mission in the Sisters Hospitallers is to give the best of myself, with simplicity, sensitivity, treating everyone with respect, affection, concern and hospitality.

Thank you Paula for your testimony!