I had been a licensed nurse for approximately 25 years.I worked many years on the medical surgical floor as well as the intensive care unit.I have also worked at an alzheimer's facility for 3 years ,some skilled nursing facilities ,I have even participated in the setting up of and running a rural health clinic,all of which i loved.In 2001 my husband became terminally ill with lung,liver,and brain cancer it was a full time job taking care of him and through that I saw such a need.My husband passed away in 2005 and I have been doing in home care every sense.Nursing is my passion ,I'm good at what I do and I think a lot of it is because I love what I do so much.
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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