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It most likely differs by state, so start by either calling an agency or facility or community college. If you are looking to become a privately hired caregiver, then you should be licensed (if required by your state), bonded and possibly insured. Be able to provide up-to-date criminal background check to prospects. It helps to have referrals or character references from non-family members.
With agencies there are different pay tiers depending on what you are certified to do: a companion cannot help someone walk or transfer if they are considered a fall risk but they will also do light housekeeping and food prep, drive people on errands, play games, etc. The next level is usually someone who knows the safe protocols for dealing with transferring people who are falls risks. Not sure if they are able to give showers or clip nails but there are rules about both those things. Then there are those with more medical training who can administer pills and others who can give shots, change catheters, etc.
Most importantly you need to educate yourself about dementia, ALZ, PD and any of the most common cognitive impairments. This seems to be where many young professional caregivers fall very short. Teepa Snow has videos on YouTube that are extremely informative and helpful and I highly recommend them to you.
If you ever work for someone privately you must know what your state's rules are regarding employment. In my state (MN) a caregiver is NEVER considered a contract worker. Therefore, any private citizen who hires you must comply with the state's employment, tax and labor laws. This means having a written contract, NOT paying you in cash ever, and withholding your SS and Medicare portions so you are not "robbed" of your own benefits when you need the in your retirement. They will need to do quarterly reporting to the state. You should also be getting a W2 by the end of each year for your own taxes, and paid overtime and PTO (Personal Time Off for vacation and sick days). Go into this with your eyes wide open to protect yourself.
I want to add to Geaton's reply. Where I live the Technical school gives classes. In my state its call CNA, Certified Nursing Aid. The State Nursing board oversees them and certifies them. PA advertises all the time where Care agencies will train. They have benefits. This could be a stepping stone for you. You go on to LPN and then RN. I think people have gone this root make the best nurses. RN training alone does not give you a CNA's or LPN's experience.
Your profile states that you have been caring for your friend Kerry for several years and are needing financial help. Is Kerry on Medicaid? It seems as though your state, Texas, does have some programs that allow a friend or relative to be paid to provide in-home care to a Medicaid recipient:
From what I've read on here from other caregivers participating in these sorts of programs, there are a lot of eligibility requirements and the pay and hours are not great. It might be best for you to get back into the workforce and help Kerry find another way to receive care. You have your own health and future to consider, too.
I hope you'll let us know what you find out and how it works out for you as it will be helpful for others, as well. God bless you for being such a loving and generous friend.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
With agencies there are different pay tiers depending on what you are certified to do: a companion cannot help someone walk or transfer if they are considered a fall risk but they will also do light housekeeping and food prep, drive people on errands, play games, etc. The next level is usually someone who knows the safe protocols for dealing with transferring people who are falls risks. Not sure if they are able to give showers or clip nails but there are rules about both those things. Then there are those with more medical training who can administer pills and others who can give shots, change catheters, etc.
Most importantly you need to educate yourself about dementia, ALZ, PD and any of the most common cognitive impairments. This seems to be where many young professional caregivers fall very short. Teepa Snow has videos on YouTube that are extremely informative and helpful and I highly recommend them to you.
If you ever work for someone privately you must know what your state's rules are regarding employment. In my state (MN) a caregiver is NEVER considered a contract worker. Therefore, any private citizen who hires you must comply with the state's employment, tax and labor laws. This means having a written contract, NOT paying you in cash ever, and withholding your SS and Medicare portions so you are not "robbed" of your own benefits when you need the in your retirement. They will need to do quarterly reporting to the state. You should also be getting a W2 by the end of each year for your own taxes, and paid overtime and PTO (Personal Time Off for vacation and sick days). Go into this with your eyes wide open to protect yourself.
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/paid-caregiver/texas
From what I've read on here from other caregivers participating in these sorts of programs, there are a lot of eligibility requirements and the pay and hours are not great. It might be best for you to get back into the workforce and help Kerry find another way to receive care. You have your own health and future to consider, too.
I hope you'll let us know what you find out and how it works out for you as it will be helpful for others, as well. God bless you for being such a loving and generous friend.