$15.00 / hr
The reason for becoming and also what I like about being a caregiver is the same. I like to be there for people who may need a little bit of help. I can be from something simple as just listening to a story they want to tell to something more like getting them out of bed each morning and getting them washed and dresses. I am most proud of getting into the healthcare field in the first place. Although it can be demanding just knowing that you are helping to make someone day a bit easier for them is rewarding. I am currently in college studying to become a social worker and when I am done I want to get a career where I help the elderly community. ... more
The reason for becoming and also what I like about being a caregiver is the same. I like to be there for people who may need a little bit of help. I can be from something simple as just listening to a story they want to tell to something more like getting them out of bed each morning and getting them washed and dresses. I am most proud of getting into the healthcare field in the first place. Although it can be demanding just knowing that you are helping to make someone day a bit easier for them is rewarding. I am currently in college studying to become a social worker and when I am done I want to get a career where I help the elderly community. ... more
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Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
- Hourly rate
$15.00 Wages $5.08 Taxes & Fees $20.08 You pay
Lead care manager
Sunrise senior living
Sep 2010 - Mar 2015
• Assist with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care • Obtain food trays and assist residents with feeding • Assist with range of motion exercise and movement to wheelchair or activity areas • Assist with turning and positioning in bed • Assist with ambulation for short distances in facility
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Weequahic high scool
diploma
2000 - 2004