i already have 6 months experience with being a caregiver it's a job that i currently work on the weekends with it's every other weekend i work with disabled children , they have autism their ages 9 & up what attracted me to working a job like this is that it's special & a gift to get to work with children or older people i've also took care of my elderly grandfather before he passed away what i enjoy most about it is when i come into to do my job & the children tho giving me hugs screaming my name it brings so much joy to me & they always telling me they miss me i love it a personal achievement i have is graduating cause i been through a lot & never thought id be where i am today but i made it!
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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