When I was in high school my grandparents became the primary caregivers for my great-grandmother. At first it was not to large of a task to care for my grandmother but eventually we all needed to step in and do our part to aid in her care. Being only 16 years old naturally I was very nervous and skeptical about some of the things I would need to do but I loved my grandmother very much and knew she needed me most in those moments. Aiding in the care of my grandmother is the reason I chose to work in this field. The reward I receive from my job is seeing the joy in my client's knowing they are being cared for with dignity and respect. One thing I am very proud of myself for is being able to see beyond a person's basic need and being able to form a bond with each and every person I come in contact with. I believe I am an excellent caregiver because I am compassionate, patient, trustworthy, reliable and most importantly I take the time to listen.
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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