WA_99201_rjm
05-26-2004, 03:51 PM
Hello:
I transitioned from 13+ years in IT/IS (computer programming) to Home Healthcare Nov 2003. I have my NA-R and nurse delegation for Washington State. I work for an adult family home for Altz. / Demen. residents. I make just enough to squeak by. :(
Learning the Caregiving ropes in an AFH setting has been "great", but I'd be very interested to hear what seasoned Caregivers think about working for a staffing agency, as well as working in the private sector (directly with the care recipient).
For the private employ, what is needed in the way of legal / paperwork when one negotiates with the recipient? How do the wages compare? Pros, cons?
Thanks much!
Bob
I transitioned from 13+ years in IT/IS (computer programming) to Home Healthcare Nov 2003. I have my NA-R and nurse delegation for Washington State. I work for an adult family home for Altz. / Demen. residents. I make just enough to squeak by. :(
Learning the Caregiving ropes in an AFH setting has been "great", but I'd be very interested to hear what seasoned Caregivers think about working for a staffing agency, as well as working in the private sector (directly with the care recipient).
For the private employ, what is needed in the way of legal / paperwork when one negotiates with the recipient? How do the wages compare? Pros, cons?
Thanks much!
Bob
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SnowyLynne63
05-28-2004, 01:01 PM
I worked for an angency for ten years here in Texas.Loved it.I no longer work,due to health reasons.........
WA_99201_rjm
05-28-2004, 02:47 PM
Thanks SnowyLynne for the comment. Over the years did the agency have a pay increase scale or ? Also, did you know of people who moved from AFHs or private to the agency and why the did?