As you can see from my education, I always wanted to be a nurse ( like my Mom who was a Director of Nursing.) Instead I had a career with Colgate-Palmolive as a Region Sales & Marketing Manager. Now, most importantly, I provide compassionate, loving & skilled care. This allows family members to know that their loved ones are cared for -- like I would care for my own family. I truly love caregiving and want to improve my clients' quality of life! Additionally, because of my education and training, I can provide accurate and perceptive feedback when it's required or requested. This is critical when things may need to be assessed & you need to trust in my care & judgement. However, it is the little things that mean all the difference between caregivers. I am firm when needed; and I am often the only healthcare team member that can get them to do their exercises or bathing routines. They trust me!! It is up to me to establish that I know AND want what is best for them! I do medication prompting, all ADLs , great meal preparation, light to heavy housekeeping , errands, activities (usually whatever's needed.) Also, I know their favorite foods/shows & I can go through family pictures and know all of the family members' names -- including the great grandchildren! I can communicate with family members - as desired - through daily Google logs, texts, Skype, Zoom & FaceTime. Secondarily, my goal is for the family not to have to worry during these often stressful times. They know that I truly love their Mom/Dad, Wife/Husband. And ultimately-- that is what matters!
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
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