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While a list of what entails as light housekeeping is not standard, here's an idea of what live-in carers are expected to do. ..

Date created: 23/11/2023

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There are several reasons why the placement may not work, and unfortunately the live-in carer often seems to be where the blame is placed, whether this is true or not...

Date created: 12/01/2023

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Ever wonder if live-in carers should share with their family family about where they work? Dive into agency rules and private care dilemmas. ..

Date created: 20/11/2023

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Explore tips for a balanced, healthier lifestyle amidst demanding care responsibilities...

Date created: 01/11/2023

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Navigating Caregiver Dynamics: Can Harmony Prevail When Two Carers and a Client Share a Home? Explore the challenges and solutions...

Date created: 29/09/2023

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Here's why as a self-employed live-in carer, having a contract is essential for clarity, protection, and peace of mind...

Date created: 14/09/2023

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Considering a switch in caregiving agencies? Weigh factors like work availability, support, pay, and job satisfaction before deciding...

Date created: 25/08/2023

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Prepare for a client's care home transition: label clothing, coordinate medication, confirm furniture acceptance, and clarify your role with the family...

Date created: 07/07/2023

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Learn about the often unspoken issue of carer abuse and its various forms, from blatant verbal abuse to subtle forms of mistreatment, and what carers can do if they find themselves in such a situation...

Date created: 12/05/2023

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You may one day be caring for a person who has dementia, and eventually they will be classed as having advanced dementia. This will require an entirely different set of skills to what you may need with someone who has recently been diagnosed...

Date created: 21/09/2022

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In an ideal world, a live-in carer should be offered a placement by the agency which would give the carer a fulfilling job and possibly be the start of an ongoing position. This unfortunately does not always happen for every live-in carer...

Date created: 15/12/2022

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