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DDB, I agree with you that lived experience can be very valuable in a professional caregiver.
But formal training would teach you, among many other things, what your responsibilities are and how you can meet the legal requirements for providing acceptable standards of care. If you intend to work as a caregiver for your living, I would recommend that you take a job that will offer you training and qualifications as part of your role.
This would also introduce you to other caregivers and care providers who will share their knowledge with you. I'm sure you don't think that you have nothing to learn from other professionals.
I attended some professional training last year. Many of the others also had many many years of experience inc dementia, disability, frailty, mental illness.
The course provided valuable knowledge in many areas, including mandatory reporting for abuse, work ethics, occupational work & safety, palliative care & communicating with diverse people of different cultures & faiths.
I found this immensly useful. Like a deeper layer added. The support & shared stories of the other participants was another layer again.
You also asked about how much you should be paid. The rate increases with any special qualifications and training. For instance, the agency caregiver I hire for my LO is the lowest hourly rate ($22 through the agency, so IDK what she is paid by them). I was told is my LO becomes a "fall risk" then I need a different caregiver who has special training for that and the hourly rate goes up. If you have formal medical training, it goes up more. I think the highest pay is if you're an RN, but I'm not positive. Also, being "just as good or better" is subjective. Professionalism, maturity and wisdom are very desirable.
No, you can not be held responsible for someone's death.
If you are serious about being a Caregiver, I suggest you get some training. I personally would not hire someone with no training or experience. There are CNA training courses. They run 8 to 10 weeks. Check with your local Community College or Technical school. Ask around to NHs. They usually will train new employees but maybe you can join a class for a fee.
Start with training, and start now would be my advice. Learn all you can, the internet being a wealth of information. You are HERE on Forum, and you will also learn here.At the top of the page you will see "Care Topics" and can click on this and access good articles. I started out as a CNA, free training years ago in Chicago. Went on to LVN, again almost entirely free at that time through Chicago Public School System. I then began on college courses. I was in my 40s when I worked up to RN. I did it all slowly and as inexpensively as I was able. It was a wonderful career. I wish you good luck. In order to learn pay rates in your area check with people already working as caregivers. You have some extra protections and benefits working with an agency, but it of course does take a portion of the pay. You aren't responsible for the death of someone you are hired to care for, but you can expect questions if you are "witness" to a death. This isn't an accusation; it is asking for information you may know. Just answer honestly what you know and what you don't know. Good luck.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
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.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
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.
V. Complaints.
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.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
But formal training would teach you, among many other things, what your responsibilities are and how you can meet the legal requirements for providing acceptable standards of care. If you intend to work as a caregiver for your living, I would recommend that you take a job that will offer you training and qualifications as part of your role.
This would also introduce you to other caregivers and care providers who will share their knowledge with you. I'm sure you don't think that you have nothing to learn from other professionals.
I attended some professional training last year. Many of the others also had many many years of experience inc dementia, disability, frailty, mental illness.
The course provided valuable knowledge in many areas, including mandatory reporting for abuse, work ethics, occupational work & safety, palliative care & communicating with diverse people of different cultures & faiths.
I found this immensly useful. Like a deeper layer added. The support & shared stories of the other participants was another layer again.
I wish you well for your work.
If you are serious about being a Caregiver, I suggest you get some training. I personally would not hire someone with no training or experience. There are CNA training courses. They run 8 to 10 weeks. Check with your local Community College or Technical school. Ask around to NHs. They usually will train new employees but maybe you can join a class for a fee.
You aren't responsible for the death of someone you are hired to care for, but you can expect questions if you are "witness" to a death. This isn't an accusation; it is asking for information you may know. Just answer honestly what you know and what you don't know. Good luck.