A reflective exploration of identity that goes beyond single labels. Discover the multifaceted layers of self—from survivor to dreamer, martial artist to caregiver—that together define a complete person.
Influential Woman · Home Health Care
Catrina Barton
Home Care Aid, Ambercare
Roswell, NM 88201
3Years experience
1Article published
3Awards received
Her Story
About Catrina
Catrina Barton serves as a Home Health Care Aid in Roswell, New Mexico. Since starting in the field in 2023, she has provided companion services to elderly clients that extend beyond basic care, such as teaching and encouraging her clients to advocate for themselves. She is an inspiring woman who wears many hats. Prior to her current role, she spent several years assisting her uncle with loading and unloading semi-trucks, and held a CDL permit upon arriving in Roswell. She's a certified Black Dragon Kung Fu instructor. Her background also includes literary achievements, such as publishing a Paranormal Romance book about tiger shifters in 2012, authoring a Christian short story that reached Amazon Bestseller status in under 24 hours, and winning a contest in 2012 that led to a feature on Blog Talk Radio worldwide through her participation in Marketing For Romance Writers. Barton attributes her success to overcoming personal difficulties and practicing gratitude. She emphasizes values of honesty, integrity, reliability, and advocacy for others.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Catrina
01What do you attribute your success to?
I grew up through a lot of difficulties, which made me into who I am. And taught me how to truly appreciate little things. Instead of looking at what you're lacking, be grateful for the many blessings you have.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Never give up. Always do your best. Treat others how you want to be treated. And always look for the blessings in what you do.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Try to find a way to get paid for doing what you love, because if you don't enjoy your job, what's the point of doing it? You're just gonna hate it and be miserable, and life's way too short for that.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges I've personally faced is learning everything through first hand experiences when I started the home health job. Like how to use the Hoyer lift.
One of the greatest opportunities is, working with Veterans, through Simplicity Home Care. Our Veterans gave everything for our Country. This way I get to give even just a little bit back to them, at a time they need it the most, and hear their amazing stories.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty, integrity, being somebody that's reliable. Advocating for those who can't stand up for themselves. Remaining humble. And of course paying it forward to our incredible Veterans. They are the real heroes.
Her Content Hub
Articles by Catrina
Who am I
Discovering the Many Layers of Identity Beyond Single Roles
Who Am I?
Let's be honest: at some point in life, we all wonder this question about ourselves, right?
It's a powerful question-one that forces us to stop and truly think about every part of what has shaped the entirety of who we are.
Am I the "way too sensitive," scared child I started as?
No.
That frightened child faced many difficulties, often alone, which transformed her into the strong, capable, compassionate woman I am today. Someone who stands up for those who can no longer protect themselves.
Just the wife?
No again.
My first marriage ended in a brutal, two-year divorce, which set me on a path of self-healing. That journey made me stronger, wiser, and even more empathetic.
The mother?
Yes and no.
Being a mother has been an integral part of who I am for a very long time. But it is not all that I am.
The dreamer?
Well, that part of me helps me express my creativity through my books and share them with the world.
Writing is one of my deepest passions, yet at this stage of life, I rarely have the time to write as much as I would like.
The martial artist?
That has given me the tools to build my strength, protect others, and stay active and healthy.
The listener?
That allows me to connect deeply with others, cultivating lasting impacts in their lives and allowing them to make an impact on mine.
But no, that doesn't define me either.
The caregiver?
That is simply the core of my personality.
The student?
After all, I do have a deep thirst for knowledge that never seems to be fully quenched.
I am all of these things-and still so much more.
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