I have an inlaw who is in her late 60s, has had strokes and heart attacks, and is partly paralyzed on her right side. Her walking is limited because of this, so she gets around in a motorized chair in her home (she can do some walking, but not much) Because she is partly paralyzed, doing many things around her home is difficult, but she does manage to do many things. She is also a diabetic on insulin and is able to administer her own shots.
She had started paying me to come to her home about once or twice a week to completely clean the house (mop, clean toilets, do dishes, etc.) wash and dry clothes, light cooking, and general cleaning. Many times I go to the store for her while I am there (she doesn't drive). I do not give her baths (not trained to) and she can do her toileting herself. Sometimes I do comb her hair.
I have another relative who says that I am an unlicensed caregiver and should put that on my resume after I have done this for about 6 months. Is that true? I have no medical training (and I always remind her of that when she wants me to do more involved work). I don't want to be one of these people who gives myself a "title" that I don't deserve and doesn't apply.
BTW, she did have an LPN doing some part-time care for her but that worked out very badly. I think that person would have been better for the job, had their attitude been different.
