Home Health Aid
(Female, Age 57) from Hudson, MI
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Home Health Aid |
|---|---|
| Salary | $10,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 30 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Hudson, MI |
| Years Experience | 10 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
self employed. or get referrals from dept of aging
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
i spend nights with elderly people who are afraid to spend nights alone or cannot be alone at night for health reasons. i assist them with remembering to take meds, fix snacks, clean up and make sure they are able to get up and down at night without falling
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
none
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
work with elderly . depends on the person
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 5
Hours: 4
Co-Workers: 6
Supervisors: 7
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 2
The Actual Work: 3
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
referal
What was the application process?
none
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
just met with person and family member
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
how much i wanted and hours id help
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
advertise in paper or dept of aging or such
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
like the elderly and be patient with them and understand their abilities
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
no
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
either advertise on own or join one of the organizations/businesses that do that kind of work
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