I work as a support worker. My job
involves visiting the elderly and offering help and support to ensure
they can remain independent and remain in their own homes. People
frequently comment that my job is admirable and that my job must be
really rewarding. However this week I had a bad few days and I did
start to wonder why I do this job.
All the carers have their own regular
clients that they usually do, but this week I was asked to attend a
couple of calls that I don't usually do as the regular carer had the
weekend off. I agreed to help as it meant I would be able to work
with another carer I don't usually work with. Both me and the other
carer agreed after that we would both be declining any further
requests to visit as this brought back all the negative sides to this
job.
People are always telling me that it is
nice that we visit people who may not receive any other visitors. We
maybe the only contact these people have to the outside world.
However sometimes the clients are not so nice and they fight us all
the way, making it a difficult work environment, meaning I am moaned
at for things that are beyond my control. Once I even got blamed for
turning up as me and not the regular carer!
The last few days, I have been back
visiting my usual clients, all of whom are lovely people and
genuinely appreciate me. I visited one call and after I had put the
client to bed, I left the room to fill out my paperwork and I could
hear her talking to herself saying how much she likes me and how good
I am at my job.
A second of my regular clients is
always happy to see me and frequently even offers me cake! I have
also been specifically requested by some of my clients because they
believe I am nice and good at my job.
Comments like this really boost my
confidence and make me realise that actually despite the odd rude
client my job really is worth while because I AM MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
The other carers that I work with are
all awesome and I have made some really good friends who have helped
me though a tough few years and ultimately I do really love my job.
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A work colleague who has become a really
good friend.
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