The new job is different, vastly different, from the last one. This is strictly Companion Care. I'm there to provide companionship and a watchful eye. No hands on care. No feeding. No dressing. No bathing. No helping in and out of chairs or beds. No help to the toilet. I've gone from providing total care, to minimal care. I've also gone from running around in literal circles for 12 hours a day to likely sitting around for several instead. My new friend already lives in a facility that provides nursing care so I won't even be preparing light meals or doing much housework. Maybe a little straightening of the room or perhaps the bed. I'll need to bring my own "entertainment" for those times when my friend is sleeping; books, reading material, yarn and a crochet hook... That kind of stuff.It's a new adventure.
Merry Christmas!
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I'm glad that the Lord has directed you to something worthwhile. That's good. I am waiting for a window to open because all of the doors keep shutting.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear that the doors keep shutting. Praying for that perfect window.
DeleteWell, now! That won't make your feet hurt at all! I didn't realize that companionship was provided in nursing facilities! I naively imagined it was for those who lived in their own homes alone! I hope you end up liking him or her and enjoy your work days! Is it every day?
ReplyDeleteThis is over and above what the facility provides. It is an extra service from an outside agency paid for out of pocket because the family wants to know their parent is well taken care of. I do believe most clients live in their own homes or apartments.
DeleteNo, my feet shouldn't get tired doing this! It is about four days a week, a couple of them 8 hour days, and a couple of them 4 hours. I might actually learn to crochet or read a novel.
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Or write that book you've been talking about forever.
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