Hello

Hello, I work as a carer/support worker and debbyem introduced me to this group.
I think my job is one of the best in the world, I get so much satisfaction from it.
I help the elderly and/or disabled to live in their own homes and support their carer (if they have one) by sitting with them whilst they have free time.
I also take some people out either in my car or in their chair.
Who else can say they have been to work, when they have been walking along the sea front or sitting in the warm drinking coffee, watching tv and chatting.
I love my work and my clients :)
Yes, I get moaned at, sworn at and threatened now and then.
It could be me doing the moaning, swearing, threatening one day though.
It could be me needing a hoist to get out of bed with.
It could be me having my bottom washed and a pad put in place.
It could be me needing to be fed and helped to drink.
So, I do my work with love and care for those I work with.
mia

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Hi Mia,
Welcome, what a useful job you do, and with enthusiasm and love too. I like how you imagine yourself in the clients position. I get a 3 hour break once a week from caring for my mother aged 90, so I know how much the break is appreciated. Hugs.
love from Zephyr

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My mum cared for my dad for 15yrs.
He had osteoporosis of the spine and dementia, and in the later years, heart and kidney failure along with many, many chest infections.
Mum had 2 x 2hrs respite a week and I would take over from the Monday carer so Mum could return when she was ready.
Dad died in February this year aged 78 at home with mum beside him.
I loved my dad.