I am an in home caregiver for an elderly man.I get room, board in exchange to cook,clean etc. but no payment.?

Question

In todays society its not easy to find a job and home.But is it fair to do what I do without any additional compensation?

Answer 1

I think that is called slavery....you should get paid, or get another job..women as supposed to be good at multi tasking...cooking and cleaning doesnt take all day...ask any woman....so get a job.

Answer 2

Absolutely not, society has always seen caring for others as women's work, and not deserving of compensation, and this is so WRONG.

As someone else posted this is slavery. Or marriage, for some people. You have no benefits, no compensation - WHY on earth would you do this?

A home care person in Canada makes as much as $24 an hour if they have certification, which is only a one year course.

You need to make some changes in your life, how can you even look for a job when you are tied down providing care for this miserly person?

Answer 3

if that is what you agrred to what is your problem. I used to provide a bedroom plus own sitting room - obviously including heating/ lighting/ use of laundry etc- from Monday to Thurday each week in return for looking after my 2 children on those nights while i worked as an evening tutor. She bought and cooked her own food and it worked very well for about 3 years. I cannot imagine that it takes more than a couple of hours a day to do what you do so why not find a partime job to give yourself some spending money as everything else if found for you. Alternatively with the experience you have why not find a live in Housekeeper's job which pays you.

Answer 4

are you a relative? do you live as man and wife? If either applies then I am afraid you are only entitled to carers allowance (not a large amount but better than nothing.) If you are not getting this and the gent doesn't have other help from the local council get in touch with social services and they will help you sort it out, you are also entitled to respite services, and other things to make life easier. If you are really unhappy look for another job and a flatlet or share accom and apply to the council for help in acquiring funds.
also re jobs you are now working as a carer so apply to a care agency and train for the nvq the time you have spent as a carer will not just help get that sort of job but will count towards the certificate. Good willing kind and respectful carers are in short supply and pay is not brilliant but you could do worse my dear so go for it say I
regards
Dot

Answer 5

You should defiantly be getting a wage too, you are entitled to minimum wage fro the care work you are doing, the amount that can be deducted from your wage for room and food is no more then £25.00 per week. So if you are only working 5 hours a week this will cover it any more you should be getting a wage,Try the Lady magazine for similar jobs, pay for private care work is usually well above the NMW.If you post your hours and age i will let you know what you are entitled too.
OMG have just read your earlier question, you need to get the hell of dodge, there are plenty of live in jobs, try www.liveinlakes.com

Answer 6

room: costs depend upon your local, here it is worth 500-700 per month.
board: I believe anyone can eat for about 300 per month...or less. If you add these together, you are getting about 800 per month tops...how many hours per day do you spend? Do you have time for a part time job? If not, you are not getting enough pay, that is for sure....
There is NO one who can get house cleaning, washing, drying, etc. done for less than 100.00 per week. And, depending upon the time, figure 10.00 minimum per hour for the care part.
You do not need to find a HOME AND A JOB in the same package. Even a counter clerk earns a minimum of 8.00 an hour, that is 320 per week, or about 1500 per month. You are ending up on the short end of the stick by far. Good luck

Answer 7

Good heavens, that is a 24 hr. 7 days a week job. Yes you should get a salery as well. Of course if he or the family cannot afford to pay you are out of luck. I don't know where you are, but there are resources in Calif. Washington(STATE),ect..that pay caregivers $10.00 an hour. Contact social services in your area for the information.
No doubt about it, it is very hard to find employment and housing that is affordable.

Answer 8

How do you clothe yourself or do you run around stark naked?
I think you need to see CAB I don't like the sound of this, Is the man a relative say your father or grandfather? If so I think different rules apply. Who pays your National Insurance Stamp? See CAB in any event because you may be entitiled to a Social Security benefit of some sort

Answer 9

I don't know where you live, but it is not that hard to find a job. Since you are already in the health care profession, take it one step further and get you certified nursing assistent license. It takes a short period of time. You already know it is unfair to work without monetary compensation, or you wouldn't be asking. Slavery was outlawed in the 1860's.

Answer 10

speaking as a carer - no, that is not any longer a solid theory. I warfare with worrying as i've got not got nursing training - i'm commonly at a loss as to a thank you to handle some little ailment(thank goodness for Google). Your be sure won't cope with you with the honour they could provide to a expert carer, and because you're nonetheless "their newborn" that is complicated to anticipate authority. you want to be arranged at some point to do heavy lifting and positively grimy paintings, cleansing up wee and crap. it may desire to be previous you bodily, while in a nursing domicile they could have lifting aids. you will additionally exchange into very remoted socially and in case you need to circulate on a carers benefit, you're on a very elementary earnings. as far as receiving the "same care" as i became into given as a newborn - you anticipate that the carer became into nicely dealt with. some individuals weren't. for this reason we are compelled into the situation of taking good care of somebody who could have been neglectful or merciless.that is a very complicated concern yet while i'm previous and frail, no way could i pick a relative finding after me, i could want a expert.

Answer 11

I don't understand why you don't get a salary as well, you should. Sure you get room and board, but you need to be there. What about the things you need, are they willing to pay for your medical bills, gas for car, clothes, food, etc.? That is worth approaching them about, this doesn't sound right or fair.