What is it like to be a caregiver? Your clients and their loved ones probably never expected to be caring for a person who is sick or has a disability. As professional caregivers, we need to ensure a meaningful quality of life for our clients, the care recipient, and ourselves. Just as the care recipient has special needs, so does the professional. Job security with appropriate pay and benefits contribute to a positive professional self image. People who are appropriately compensated and trained are better workers. Respect by clients is another aspect of this issue. Too often people who […]
