Home Healthcare Provider
(Female, Age 35) from Rio linda, CA
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Home Healthcare Provider |
|---|---|
| Salary | $24,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 35 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Rio linda, CA |
| Years Experience | 6 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.
A private family. I am the single employee.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Administer medication, bathe, feed, cook, clean. General house upkeep as well as errands.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
due to current econmic standards I feel its fair
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
I deal with very few people. I would like a more social job but for now I’m happy to just be employed
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.
Private home. I like the enviorment it’s very relaxed.
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: 8
Hours: 2
Co-Workers: 3
Supervisors: 4
Job Title: 7
Level of Responsibility: 6
The Actual Work: 5
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
A friend
What was the application process?
resume & past experience/refrenceship.
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
I had a individual qualification interview & a meet & greet interview to meet my client
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
previous experience, job duties, amount if experience
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
i had previous experience & was givendetailed instructions on my current clients conditions
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
No
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
no, not much.
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?
Volunteer at a convelesant hospital or care home to get experience.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
prompt, detail orientaited, the elderly a very on schedule & every detail matters. You dont want to mess up the medication schedule or daily schedule.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Not nessiarily
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Be patient & understanding.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes, its work I love that fits perfectly in my childrens schedules.
What are your current career goals?
to stay employed
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
its a very fufilling job I enjoy my work.
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | head caahier | 2 years | 9.20hr | Sold, prepared & made food.including specialty items. |
| Prior Job 2 |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:4.5
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
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| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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