Ask The Expert: I took care of my Mom (cancer)before she died and my sister after surgery, but have no CNA training. I possess a BA in human development. Would I qualify as a live-in paid caregiver?

Keith Shevlin Founder & President, Pinnacle Senior Home Care, Monthly Agency Guest Expert

I took care of my Mom (cancer)before she died and my sister after surgery, but have no CNA training. I possess a BA in human development. Would I qualify as a live-in paid caregiver?

Yes, some of the best professional caregivers came to the industry after having personal experience helping a friend or family member. You may also take the online caregiver training course to begin developing professional caregiving skills and apply to a Caregiver job on Caregiverlist.

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I took care of my Mom (cancer)before she died and my sister after surgery, but have no CNA training. I possess a BA in human development. Would I qualify as a live-in paid caregiver?

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