I'm quite aware that it's been quite a long time since I've posted on here. It's often difficult for me to blog because I don't really think I have anything of importance to write about...until now!!
Since January I have finished college and GRADUATED!! That was something very exciting! and in addition to that I've been looking for jobs since March as of the beginning of June I was offered a job.
I will be starting this week as a Direct Care Provider for Hammer. Hammer is an organization that works with the developmentally disabled. I'm excited for this opportunity to work in my field. Not only will I be doing work in a group home but I've also interviewed with another the department that does in-home care. I get to be a 'buddy' for two clients. Throughout this process I also have an extensive amount of training to do between three days of orientation, three med classes (so I'm qualified to pass meds to residents), and then 2 days of shadowing before starting my actual shifts. I've also taken a CPR class and I have another class to take that trains me on how to restrict a resident going through a behavior. This also means I'm likely to be very very busy over the next few months seeing as Hammer allows endless amounts of overtime meaning I could be working upwards of 60-70 hours per week. I know this sounds excessive but I'm looking forward to gaining the experience and in turn...the paycheck!
Seeing as I've accepted the job at Hammer this has also brought about me having to leave Asphalt Driveway company. I don't like feeling like a new person so it quite difficult to decide to leave my comfort zone of the past 4 (almost 5) years to start somewhere new.
I have my first shadow shift tomorrow...wish me luck!
