I've been an employed caregiver for 3 years but have been caring for my elderly mother for over 10 years. She was diagnosed with alzheimer's disease and placed in a nursing home when I could no longer care for her 24hrs a day because of school and she started wandering from home. Now that I have more time I need client's for work and have plenty of professional and personal experience working with elderly who have mental and physical conditions. I go to school at night so although I'm free to work during the day I'd prefer overnight shifts. I have my own car and as far as a background check I'm simply not paying for one because I have paid for too many already and I can just be honest about what will come up. 11 years ago I was drunk with friends and we got caught stealing $13 worth of produce from a grocery store. So I have a misdeamenor theft charge under $50 on my record that has been a pain when trying to get employment. Since then I have not been in trouble with the law and I do not drink or do any drugs as of now. I'm willing to be tested for drugs and alcohol at random and if the employer would like to pay for a background check that is fine with me as well.
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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