I started caring for a lady in 1992 after she had a stroke. I became close with her and her family and after she passed I continued caring for her husband who was a diabetic until he passed. I found I enjoyed taking care of others, trying to make their lives a little better and less stressful by helping them with every day living. During this time I also took care of my mother and step-father who have since passed. I also took care of my brother who has been battling bladder cancer, and the last three years I took care of my father who had sundowners and early stages of dementia. I recently lost him to UTI complications. During the home care of family and patients I worked and earned my Bachelor's degree for business management, became a certified nurses assistant, and reinstated my CPR/First aide certificate. I enjoy taking care of others. My family calls me miss fix it because I always want everyone around me to be happy. If I can make just one person smile and lighten a mood then I feel I have achieved something special.
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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