micheley335

Hello! I have no idea if I am posting this in the appropriate place and if not, my apologies! I need some opinions/support. I'm new to the nursing community as I will be starting lvn school soon but I am no stranger to the world of caregiving. I'm a medical assistant currently which was IMO a waste of time but anyway I now work for a woman who has hired me to care for her mother. I've worked in nursing homes, for home health agencies, you name it. But now that I work independently for these folks I'm having a hard time setting boundaries! I make 400 weekly which comes out to 10 an hour... Doesn't sound so bad. Now subtract the 15% that I have to pay in taxes.... My client requires help toileting, showering, I administer her meds, check BP 2x daily and BS 1x daily. "Light housekeeping was also in the initial job description. But where do I draw the line? I'm sweeping, mopping the whole house, cleaning all bathrooms and now even organizing her daughters ridiculous yarn collection! (I'm not kidding, I counted just now 84. Large storage bins full. She also has lately been asking me to care for her pets which includes 2 cat litter boxes! The responsibilities seem to keep piling up as does my frustration. I could go on and on but I suppose the lack of understanding from others close to me has me frustrated and I need SOMEONE to understand that I'm a healthcare professional! I may not be a nurse, yet but I'm still very educated and experienced!