Care giving is one of the most rewarding careers I can think of. You get to give companionship when family can not. I have seen what it means to my husbands 94yr old grandfather and it felt like a calling. I have a culinary certificate, so cooking is not an issue. I am up to date on my CPR/First Aid/AER certification. I just completed my last class for Chemical Dependency Specialist/Mental Health and start clinics in January. In the mean time, I am starting a CNA course to add to my resume and it will be completed on December 8,2017. (These hours do not affect my ability to work during the day). I umderstand through my college work that addiction can impact the elderly and I want to specialize in that for the Polk County Area. I would adore the chance to find a family to work with that will appreciate the variety of different skills I can bring to being a companion!
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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