Being a caregiver requires a combination of hard and soft skills to provide effective and compassionate care. The ability to understand and share the feelings of another is essential. A caregiver should be able to put themselves in the shoes of the person they're caring for. I was raised by grandparents but not just one set of parents all of my grandparents and even my great grandparents. Growing up I helped them with everything from cooking to cleaning, yard work, etc. I even helped my great grandparents when they started getting sick I made sure they took their medicine on time, I cooked their favorite meals and desserts, watched their favorite shows with them, I even learned how to play their favorite board games and card games. What I enjoy most about being a care giver is it reminds me of all the good times that I had with them and it brings joy to the people I'm caring for that I learn what they love to do cause I know that not everyone has family that tries and if I could make just one person happy I'll be happy. I would say a personal achievement that I'm proud of is knowing that my great grandparents spent their last years with happy memories of us doing all the thing that they love, and that's the greatest achievement anyone can have.
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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