The Cost of Caring. The Lives Of The Filipino Immigrant Who Tend To The Needs Of Others.

After Emma realized that her white-collar job in the Philippines would never pay her enough to send her children to college, she came to New York and became a nanny.

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Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Different Behaviors

Are your folks getting really old and acting weird and you don't know what to do? You're not alone. Millions of Americans face the challenges of caring for a loved one. While it can be a richly rewarding experience, the role comes with enormous responsibilities. The better prepared you are to deal with the situation, the easier the task will be. This comprehensive manual gently guides you along the way, addressing all aspects of caregiving, from health, housing, and legal matters to ways to handle the emotional transitions, where to find support, and how to care for the caregiver.

Whether it means caring for a parent, spouse, close friend or other loved one, becoming a caregiver is challenging. The responsibility can fall to you suddenly, and you may not feel fully prepared for what lies ahead. Although every situation is different, there are many questions and tasks that all new caregivers must face. There’s a lot to cover, and we’ve put together this guide to cover these topics. Whether you are about to become a caregiver or planning for the future, this guide can help you organize your thoughts, make sure that you’re handling all the important tasks, and give you some peace of mind.

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Free Home Health Aide Training & Employment Opportunity‏ in New York City

New York Workforce1 has partnered with health care employers and trainers throughout NYC to train and employ Home Health Aides. To learn more about these opportunities please apply below.

Employment Benefits:

• $10/hr base wage (weekend & holidays differentiate)
• 1199 Union Benefits
• Medical Benefits (Full-time Workers)
• Paid Vacation
• Educational Benefits
• Immediate Job Placement
• Free Life Insurance

What is Home Health Aide or HHA?

The Home Health Aides is a trained worker qualified to carry out health care tasks, assist with personal hygiene, housekeeping, and other related supportive tasks to a patient with health care needs in his/her home under the supervision of a registered professional nurse or licensed physical therapist.  

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be physically fit with the ability to carry a minimum of 10 lbs and lift a minimum of 30 lbs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work Mon-Fri & every other weekend.
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Reliable, energetic, self motivated and well-organized
• Required to complete a criminal history and drug test 
• Must possess two (2) personal references & be able to complete a 5 year employer verification check

1199SEIU Home Care Education Fund is delivering an advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) course, contextualized for the home care industry and employment as a home health aide (HHA), as a bridge to home health aide (HHA) training. Learn more...

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***Upon completion of HHA training be prepared to start working immediately.***

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