Things You'll Need:
- Paper
- Pen
- References
- Credentials
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Step 1
Make a list of what duties you are willing to perform as a caregiver. Do you need to work full time or part time. How do you want to be paid? Do you want a salary or an hourly wage? The more details you have the better. When you are interviewing with a potential employer, you don't want to have any misunderstandings. There is less of a chance of that happening with more and more details written out.
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Step 2
Search your local newspaper for jobs. Anyone who is looking to hire a private caregiver and not use an agency is going to advertise in their local newspapers. If you don't see any, then call the newspaper and place an ad for your services. Someone can then contact you. Maybe you will even get a few offers and be able to choose the one that is best for you.
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Step 3
Be prepared at your interview. Be ready to list your references. If you are just starting out it is best to list all of your credentials (such as nursing school, you know CPR, etc.) and be ready to give an account why you think this job is right for you. You want to sell yourself, but be honest. Interviewers can tell if a person is lying.
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Step 4
Discuss your list with the potential employer and see if you are both on the same page. Ask to meet the individual you will be caring for and introduce yourself. Ask them if they have anything special they would like done and in some cases if there is anywhere special they would like to go. Try to bond with them as that is the most important part of the whole process. If you have the right credentials and you bond with the individual in need of care you are almost sure to get the job.
Comments
tzatza said
on 10/26/2009 I use http://www.directhirenurses.info they seem to have great cases around the country and a lot of live-ins
sunilkumar11 said
on 7/23/2009 Pls. note My email address: sndd11@yahoo.com Mobile: 00919377623636 for sunilkumar11. thanks + rgds. s. n. doshi
sunilkumar11 said
on 7/23/2009 I am an Indian male of 43yrs. fluent in English, compassionate, patient, carring person and enjoy working with elder people. I am having more than 15yrs of job experience in different field. Though I have not any professional caregiver experience, I have two elder person in my family and carring them since more than 10 yrs. My primary tasks are bathing, dressing, medication, housekeeping and laundry. I am also arranging medical appointments. preparing vegetarian meals for them. I am confident to serve elderly and proved to be a nice companion.
karol51 said
on 7/14/2009 HELLO IAM A FEMALE 51 YRS OLD ,15 YRS EXPERIENCE IN HEALTH CARE FIELD CERFITIED .8YRS HOSPICE CARE.4 YRS IN HOME CARE 3 YRS ALZHEIMER I AM WILLING TO HELP U OR YOUR LOVE ONE IN A NURSING HOME ,YOUR HOME ,OR IN HOSPITAL,I MOVED TO COLUMBUS GA. IN 2009 MY EMAIL IS -karol6530@mchsi.com or phone # 302-363-3392
maria102972 said
on 6/6/2009 'm 36 years old, widow and I am looking for a caregiver job.I worked as an Emergency Department Unit Clerk for 12 years.I never had any caregiver education but i am very much capable and competent in this job because I took care of my late husband when he was diagnosed of stage 4 lung cancer, and i personally monitor his diet, vitals signs, sugar, administering his medications, attending to his chemotherapy and nuclear sessions, and personal hygiene,etc.. for 4 straight years..., and I was also the one who took care of my nephew who has down syndrome for 6 years.I have learned all the new techniques in care giving through self study from the internet and was able to perform these duties with full compassion, diligence, expertise and quality.I can speak and write English fluently.you can reach me through my email theresa_aldossary@yahoo.com.