Honestly, I've always had a giving personality and I like helping people. But I'd love to tell you a story, which really helped me make this decision My two year old son had a heart surgery at 1 week old and after that spent 3 months in the hospital but soon I learned he had feeding difficulties so he had a gtube placed so ever since I've been doing all the cares and hospital visits and that's why I want to work in this area. Also I think patience and compassion are essential. This is a job that requires a lot of tolerance for challenging situations, and good communication and a positive attitude also go a long way. Additionally, you need endurance and physical ability to support patients with certain tasks. Round that off with attentiveness and trustworthiness, and you've got a caregiver you can really depend on.
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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