Home Health

[DarkLotus]

So I have been applying for many CNA/PCA jobs in my area. However I can not find a job at a facility because they all want me there by 6:00am and I can not find a daycare that does not have a waitlist that is open that early. I was offered a part time position with a home health care agency. So far they only have one avaliable client for two hours a day.

I am wondering how long will it take to get full time hours? Is that even possible? I have done work in a LTC facility part time before, how does home helath compare to facility work? I would keep applying to facilities but I don't think there are any with shifts that would work with my kids daycare! And I really need a job like as of yesterday!

Thanks

[tomc5555]

I work for a Home Care company. We provide non medical services. Most of my clients have been hospice or bed bound. I have worked more than full time since starting in June. They will start you with one client to see how you do, then you should get more hours. Take great care of your client, be friendly, and don't burden the client with your personal/financial problems. These are the qualities my clients appreciate. Remember, we are guests in their homes and it is a huge adjustment for them having strangers around.Finally, communicate successes and changes in condition, or problems to your agency and you will be seen as an asset and receive more cases.Good luck!

[DarkLotus]

Thanks for the feedback! I am kind of nervous about going into other peoples homes. I think I will find it hard to focus on the client instead of things like cleaning up clutter or caring for/playing with pets! I know I'll have to stay focused though because I really need to work full time. Plus I am hoping I will be able to get a sizzling reference so that I can apply to hospitals in the future!

[tomc5555]

You can get great references. I get positive feedback and offers of reference from visiting nurses, hospice, and assisted living centers. Healthcare professionals appreciate good caregivers and I wouldn't hesitate to request references from them. I don't ask the client or family, ever.

You never know who is observing. One of my clients was referred to my agency specifically because the ALF administrator had encountered me working with one of her clients. She requested I work with a new client and I still see this gentleman every week. I have done 'sitting' work and had nurses suggest I apply to the hospital.

Home care work offers a great deal of schedule flexibility, which I need right now. I also seem to get cases requiring more care than living assistance. I would rather focus on cares than cleaning and appreciate using the skills I learned in training.