I was hired by this family to be a live in caregiver. I am paid 3.00 average 19 hours a day.. I put my heart and soul into this job which I really do love. But it is so hard, the daughters think I should do everything, because I live here rent free which I averaged that in 100 a week room and bored to get this 3.00 an hour. they don't want to do anything.. I refuse to take her to the doctors, i believe that is families job.. if something comes up I can make no decisions and i do not know her history… today is Easter, her grandson stopped in and I overheard her telling her grandson that I think i do so much around here.. and talking about me. It really hurts my feelings.. Her son has been trying to protect me long distance, he is the only one who really cares about her.. but I have to put up with her, her moods, her daughters. I want to quit so bad right now.. I need some guidance. Help.. please and thank you..
Don't jump ship till you have something else lined up. You could even take classes while you are still in this job. It is unlikely that an agency will take you on without some form of certification. Even training as a LPN is only 10 months and you may be able to get grants for that.
Yes $3 sounds very little but if you are being paid under the table plus board that is really quite a decent income. When you work basically on standbye the pay will be much less than an active 8 hour day. i do not feel it is unreasonable to expect you to take on other chores especially related to your client. Appointments comes under that heading as does going on other outings such as shopping and other activities. You should expect to do clients laundry, keep hers and your quarters clean and cook for yourself and client. Plus wash any dishes pans etc you have used. if you know any other caregivers talk to them and you may find they have it harder than you.
I can go back and check your figures as I will loose this post but I think you said 92 hours at $3 and hour each week. if thats the case you recieve a cash payment of $14,352 a year in cash and about another $12,000 value in board and lodging. That is not that bad for a young single girl with no training. now i don't hink you should do it for more than a few years but it should allow you to save and decide where your life is going. And a spam stegman syas stop listening at keyholes, no one ever hears good of themselves evesdropping
Faith, find an agency to work for. You will make more money, have benefits, and the peace of mind that you are not being taken advantage of.
In order that you can walk away with self respect, you could give them plenty of notice. If you think the standard two weeks isn't enough, then make it a month. Plus, you could help them find a replacement.
Just know that wherever you work -- whether a private home or an office -- there will be internal politics at play, lack of appreciation, tough assignments, pettiness, etc. In other words, human nature.
Good luck.
Finding a new job before quitting is a good way to manage your life. Take Control,
It hasn't gotten to the point where my husband needs 24 hour care.not yet..
But that will come.....marymember
You're not being paid $3.00/hour are you?
Also, professional caregivers do take their clients to Dr.'s appointments.