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Can you tell me the going rate for in home care for two bed bound round the click hospice care patients. At the end of the week I am past exhausted and I just don’t feel my pay is reflecting the amount of work I put in.
You say you are exhausted by the weekend - I hope that means you are off duty then? Even live in caregivers shouldn't be expected to work around the clock, shift workers who do have that kind of on call arrangement often work alternating 3 and 4 days on/off shifts. The very least would be minimum wage for all hours you are on the clock. And room and board is something you get in addition to your pay so don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
I would consider working for an agency. There you will get paid at least what everyone is paid for complete care, and if you have two clients you will be paid for two clients.
If you are working accepting private pay, and are working taking money "under the table" as they say, without your clients or you paying taxes, you are likely getting paid less than minimum wages. It is up to you how long you take that sort of abuse, because honestly it isn't worth doing that kind of work; you will always be abused.
If you know of other caregivers in your area then speak with them about their hourly wages and working conditions. Also go to the agencies at LEAST to understand the rate you can get in your area.
Are you their only caregiver for 24-hour care? If so, this isn't a sustainable arrangement at any price.
Are you being paid in cash? Are you getting housing as part of your compensation? What happens if you get sick... do you still have to work? Do you ever go on vacation? Do you have a social life?
You are approaching burnout. Whoever hired you needs to find a second person (at least one if not more). If you are getting paid in cash then there is no money going into your own Medicare and SS accounts for your own care when you're elderly -- you won't have enough money to live on in your retirement.
There is a multitude of posts on this forum by paid caregivers such as yourself. They are painting themselves into a corner that is difficult to escape from. Please provide more information so that we can give you the best guidance. Thanks!
Sorry, it all varies depending on the area, the type of duties, what are your qualifications and training and what the family provides/pays. Do they pay your part of taxes too?
Sounds like it was an agreed upon pay by you and the family. You are free to ask for what you think it is worth or quit and find another job.
Nobody can work 24 hours every day - it is illegal, sounds like you work unofficially ?
You need at least one relief caregiver to help you. Talk to your employers and explain that one person can't do it all. It might help if you know another caregiver that you could recommend to help you; that way they won't have to find someone. Make it easy for them to hire more help.
IMO you should be being paid for the care of 2 clients. You do not say what you are making. What CNAs make in GA (especially if near a city) is different than where I live in S Jersey.
Do you work for an Agency? Private Pay? Live-in? Does Hospice have an aide coming in to at least do bathing?
do you work 40 hours or are you a live in? If you are not getting paid overtime and have time off then you are a slave. How much are you getting paid an hour? Do you have a contract. If you answer no to any of these, then call APS and your state department on employment to help you sort this out.
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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The very least would be minimum wage for all hours you are on the clock. And room and board is something you get in addition to your pay so don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
If you are working accepting private pay, and are working taking money "under the table" as they say, without your clients or you paying taxes, you are likely getting paid less than minimum wages. It is up to you how long you take that sort of abuse, because honestly it isn't worth doing that kind of work; you will always be abused.
If you know of other caregivers in your area then speak with them about their hourly wages and working conditions. Also go to the agencies at LEAST to understand the rate you can get in your area.
Are you being paid in cash?
Are you getting housing as part of your compensation?
What happens if you get sick... do you still have to work?
Do you ever go on vacation?
Do you have a social life?
You are approaching burnout. Whoever hired you needs to find a second person (at least one if not more). If you are getting paid in cash then there is no money going into your own Medicare and SS accounts for your own care when you're elderly -- you won't have enough money to live on in your retirement.
There is a multitude of posts on this forum by paid caregivers such as yourself. They are painting themselves into a corner that is difficult to escape from. Please provide more information so that we can give you the best guidance. Thanks!
Do they pay your part of taxes too?
Sounds like it was an agreed upon pay by you and the family.
You are free to ask for what you think it is worth or quit and find another job.
Nobody can work 24 hours every day - it is illegal, sounds like you work unofficially ?
Do you work for an Agency? Private Pay? Live-in? Does Hospice have an aide coming in to at least do bathing?