Just a quick question

Mar 22, 2009 09:58 AM

by iwanna

Currently am taking a break from working, until I get some family issues resolved. However, I saw an ad for PT private duty. It just got me thinking for in the future. Does PD entail housework, cooking, and laundry? I need a job that is not physically demanding and lower stress.

morte · Mar 22, 2009, 01:10 PM

Re: Just a quick question

Originally Posted by iwanna

Currently am taking a break from working, until I get some family issues resolved. However, I saw an ad for PT private duty. It just got me thinking for in the future. Does PD entail housework, cooking, and laundry? I need a job that is not physically demanding and lower stress.

if this job is thru an agency, paid for by ins., no. If this is strictly private then i would think it is open to negotiation.....GET THAT UP FRONT!

ArwenEvenstar · Mar 22, 2009, 05:07 PM

Re: Just a quick question

Originally Posted by iwanna

Currently am taking a break from working, until I get some family issues resolved. However, I saw an ad for PT private duty. It just got me thinking for in the future. Does PD entail housework, cooking, and laundry? I need a job that is not physically demanding and lower stress.

That would depend if it is private duty as a nurse assistant (home care aide) or as a nurse. Generally speaking, nurses (LPN or RN) would not do housework, cooking or laundry. But for nurse assistants, light housekeeping is sometimes part of the job.

*Lorie P.* · Mar 22, 2009, 05:18 PM

Re: Just a quick question

Depends if it is for a nursing position or aide position. Usually as a nurse no house-work, cooking or laundry.

Also PDN is not as stressful or strenous, just depends on the pt. I have taken care of a 17 yr old male that had CP and was wc bound, he was 92lbs of dead weight. Also had a 7 yr female that was 60lbs dead weight.

My current pt is only 15.8lbs which is much easier to move!

Good luck and I hope things work out.

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