caregiver jobs Trusted Hands Senior Care ? $7.50 an hour ?

Question

i just saw that advertisement , is that a good job ?

http://www.johngamer.com/caregiver-jobs-trusted-hands-senior-care/

Answer 1

My wife worked at that for 10 years, it is hard work, and should only be taken if you have a heart for the elderly.
you would be better of getting an education, most minimum wage jobs do not have a future, unless you use them as a stepping stone for something else.

however I have a real respect for those that do the job, not for the money, but because they see what good they can do, and are there to make a difference.

Answer 2

The wage is lame. If you go and get your CPR/First aid and then unlicensed medicine assistance cert you are going to get paid more money and can basically do the same jobs as a cna. I did caregiving work for years and retired last year. I was paid (on my own) $12.50 an hour or $200.00 for a 24 hour shift. I usually worked in private homes with hospice patients. They were bed ridden and many were close to dying and I was there when they did die. It was very sad work and rewarding at the same time if you were able to give some measure of comfort to one during their last days. I worked for a large corp. and they paid me $168.00 per 24 hour shift. Also worked in a group home and got worked over royally wage wise, not paid what I was promised and he did withholding and then never paid it. so--I ended up making less than 4 dollars an hour. be cautious.

Answer 3

I didn't click the link, but my daughter has worked with seniors and disabled people and $7.50 is about what she was earning. She loves the work, but I think for the work that was needed she should earn more. Those who we trust to care for our seniors and disabled should be paid much more. Many years ago I was a live in aid for a lady who was bedridden with arthritis. She was only in her 30's. I had free room and board (my own room in her apartment) and was paid $400.00 a month for 24/7 care. She was a wonderful woman who I will never forget.

Answer 4

I didn't bother to look at the link. The reason for this is the wage that they're willing to pay. This is underpayment for what you will be doing.

The average wage for this type of position is $8.00 per hour and up, depending upon where you live.

If you have any experience in this type of job, I would look with another agency. Just a suggestion, get some education. Go to your local One-Stop and see if they will help you get a WIA grant to go to school for CNA training or LVN or LPN training. This will insure that your pay is better. You must think of your future.

Answer 5

If you really enjoy the elderly and want to help them stay in their own homes, Have a lot of patience and good sense of humor. Dedicated and reliable it would be a good match for you. The pay is a little low though cuz some around here start at 10.00 an hour. But if you have no experience that might be the reason.

Answer 6

$7.50 an hour isn't bad wages. I didn't see whether or not they offered insurance. The responsibilities don't sound tough at all. They train you. Give it a shot, if you enjoy working with people, and have a caring personality.

Answer 7

I clicked on the link - the English and spelling are terrible. I think that this company must be out of Canada. I live in the midwest (small town) and even here there are agencies I could call on - and they start their fee at $12.50 - and for that you just get an aide! Also they have to be licensed and bonded! So who do you suppose is paying for all of this?
John Q Public.

Answer 8

Just my opinion but I would search on the local level if you are interested in elder care. I had a look at this site and it seems they are asking for too much personal info to be given out on the net. Please have another look and make sure you are using a secure link. There will be a small lock at the bottom of the page. I will go back and have a second look.

Good Luck.