Sometimes, even the best of us need a day off. I have seen many care providers who are so passionate about their jobs that they never want to take a break. There always sees to be a reasn that they should stay working.
This is very admirable so seniors, families, and managers approve, but perhaps too much, even of something you love can cause problems. Senior care is a stressful job. Emotions can run high and care for yourself or a family member is something many people consider to be very personal. Taking the occasional break an help staff at a nursing home or an in home caregiver to maintain a healthy balance that could be needed at any time during his or her work day as they provide care.
While most professional caregivers would not do anything unprofessional, if they are stressed, they can be less accommodating or less friendly than they otherwise might be. If they have multiple residents in their care, a difficulty with one resident can leave them tense for hours afterwards. The only way to avoided this, even with the best caregivers, is to make sure that your caregiver's schedule does include a reasonable work-life balance to keep them ready for the inevitable surprises that senior care creates.
I've encountered some care givers at my mother's retirement community in Seattle. They were very kind and treated my mother very nice, sometimes I'm a little weary about how they act when I'm not around and it scares me but I have hope that they are always professional.
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