When hiring someone to sit with the elderly you should pay them at least minimum wage in your area.
However if you can afford to do so then you may want to pay slightly above minimum wage as sitting with the elderly is not all that easy of a task.
It can be stressing and take it's toll on someone.
However in most places someone who sits with the elderly gets paid between $13.00 to $14.00 per hour.
The amount you should pay a live in caregiver is between $13.71 per hour to as much as $25.00 per hour depending on the state you're in and how much care giving they have to do.
Some places such as Kansas pay live in caregivers $13.71 per hour while other places such as Maine pay live in Caregivers as much as $25.00 per hour.
Live-in carers residing or occupying their room are not required to pay any rent.
Typical duties of a live-in caregiver include meal planning and preparation, assistance with grooming, dressing and toileting, medication management, laundry and light housekeeping, and transportation/escorts to doctor's appointments or social engagements.
All live-in carers work 56 hours per week (eight hours per day).
The number of hours you work depends on the type of care the client needs.
If you are passionate about your career in caring, then it is all too easy to lose yourself in a caring role, so it is vital that you plan daily breaks, weekends away and holidays.
There are distinct differences between Live-In Care and 24-Hour Care.
Live-In Care has many benefits including lower cost, easy transitioning, better communication, and greater reliability.
Privately hiring a caregiver allows one to save costs as opposed to hiring through an agency.
As a live-in carer, you'll work an average of eight to ten-hour days (not necessarily consecutive hours) a day but you'll need to be on hand to help the client if needed.
You'll also always have a two-hour break (off the premises) every day and you're also never expected to work through the night.