10 years ago I quit my home daycare job to care for my mother who had a stroke . After 8 months she passed away . I then went to work for an assisted living place because I enjoyed being with elderly and taking care of them. I found there that I couldn't spend much time with each resident because of how many they had me taking care of . I now take care of a woman that has parkinson and dementia . I have been with her for 3 years . Her health is declining rapidly so I'm starting to look for a part time job that will turn into full time when I need to .
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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