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I work in the medical community and not every job is for everyone. Not that this applies to you, but there's many people running out and becoming nurses because 'it pays well,' well guess what they quickly find out what's required of the average nurse and it's a calling not a job to sit and just line your pockets. I worked with special needs people in one job and did activities with them, in this current job I do paperwork. I am not comfortable changing diapers, seeing them naked nor touching people period, so why do it? There are other careers in the medical field that don't require physical contact with people, find one of those.
I understand what you are saying. Care-taking is not easy, especially at first. I remember years ago being in a similar situation of care-taking. You want me to clean what? So we actually have to touch others "private parts"? Being young you have been sheltered from this. I had a husband and a kid at the time and still didn't quite feel comfortable with it. Having someone experienced train you will help. Its also helpful to remember that they need your help, and you wanted to give this new opportunity a go. Remember some of our older generations are extremely modest, the last thing they ever wanted was to be in the position they were in. It takes time, compassion is key. Modest now, may one day need care. Care-taking is a rewarding experience. Its not easy for anyone at first. If it is truly not you, then find another job. Future sex life problems? Don't imagine so, although some foods may make you queezy until you get used to the smell. Also, respect their privacy, as you to regard this (unique trait with healthcare personnel), use full blankets and expose only what needs cleaning at a time. Also explain everything you do to help make you and the client more comfortable. OK so here is the joke: having all those feelings at first with just cleaning, you may graduate to manually dis-impact fecal matter....that's somewhere one never wanted to, or wished to go. Suspecting the client in need felt the same way. It's like anything new, it takes time practice and understanding to become completely comfortable.
I worked on a Psychiatric Ward doing things nurses would not do.
Unless you NEED this job for financial reasons, bow out now.
Either your employer did not inform you fully about your job, or they did and you took the job anyway.
These people need help from caretakers that will not judge them, feel skirmish, and are mature enough to handle the nudity, cleaning, changing, shaving, bathing etc...
Yes, it is a very emotional environment. I think anything relating to Health careers is.
Whether your working in the front office, handling paperwork, speaking to patients over the phone, operating on them, helping them from the bed to the toilet, cleaning their teeth..
It is all emotional. Maybe this is not for you, right now.
The summer I graduated high school I took a job at a nursing home. Originally I was hired to work the overnight shift, and I enjoyed it. A couple of times each night I would make the rounds with a nurse, changing diapers and sheets as necessary, but it wasn't terrible, and we mostly had to deal with urine.
Within two weeks they changed me to the day shift. Without any training at all beyond following an aide around for a day, I was now expected to lift, bathe, clean and feed dementia patients, who could do little to help the process. I was 17, and about 100 lbs. It wasn't safe for me or the patients. On my 2nd day shift, I was told to give an enema to a 95 yr old man. Verbal instructions only, no training. I couldn't do it, and quit.
I'd like to think there is much more training and education required of aides these days. I have tremendous respect for those who have the heart and compassion for that jo.
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