I grew up in my grandmothers house. My family and I lived in the main house and she lived in an apartment built especially for her above the garage. When I was 16 she was diagnosed with early onset dementia. My dad, aunts and uncles all had a hard time with it so she was kept home a lot longer than she should have and in that few years I took care of her. About years after she passed I became close with a nurse who worked at a nursing home and she talked me into making healthcare my career. I had been a competitive dancer all of my life and had just recently left college because of a lack of interest in my major. Until I met that nurse I had no idea where I was going on life. Fast forward your years later to now and taking her advice was one of the best decision I have ever made. I have always enjoyed helping others which makes it more than just a paycheck for me. I love being able to help someone who can't help me back, and I love making people enjoy their lives a little bit more.
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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