Hello my name is Amber. I've been a caregiver for over three years so far! And for the same couple not including an Alzheimer's patient. I started out not knowing much, but I was trained by the best caregivers ever. It is NOT a simple job. You need the compassion for this type of job! It's not "okay I need a job, so I'll do caregiving" no! You will absolutly dislike it and the people your careing for will let you go in an instant. I'm saying all of this because I have and still work with a couple of caregivers that just sit around all day without giving attention to the clients. I consider myself one of the best caregivers not only because I give and ask my clients for what they want but because I also keep their surroundings clean, and pamper them to a extent. I exercize, shower, do makeup, serve food throughout the day, make appointments, and take them. I do more than what a typical caregiver does. I go below and beyond for my clients, and that's what makes me a great caregiver.
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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