Can someone please give me advice about being taken advantage of by my boss as being a live in caregiver?

I was going to say OP has a more recent post saying she is now living with her sister until I read cac's reply. It really doesn't matter what the truth is, we can't help the OP. She has a felony and will never be able to be a CNA. And I would hope anyone who hires her would do a good background check.

Don't feed the trolls.

Getting 50 a week comes out to less than 30 cents an hour for 24/7 for three people.

I just read that you have a felony charge so you are not a CNA. Having a felony record does narrow down ur job opportunities. Plus not having a car. But this is a very bad position you have put yourself in and you need to get out. If you have to sleep on someones couch, leave. If you can't walk a dog because of ur hip, how can you do caregiving?

The shower head, remove it and soak it in Vinegar for a couple plus hours. Put it back on, and run hot water thru it. Should work. You can always replace the head.

https://www.agingcare.com/questions/what-can-i-do-im-an-under-paid-live-in-caregiver-483978.htm

The above is your first post. You also have a third. One your saying u get minimum wage this $50 a week. Are you being charged for your room? Because thatv is a no no. You are being taken advantage of. I think you need to move out now. This is slave labor and there are laws to protect you. You should be being paid minimum wage. Your room and board are perks. (Burnt can explain this better) And, you should be compensated for every additional person you care for. The monitor is paid by your employer since she wants u to move to the back room. I would leave and call APS and tell them you are leaving because you are not being paid and you have had 2 xtra people added on. That these maybe be considered vulnerable people.

If you are going to be a live in or any kind of aide, you need to know your rights. You need a contract. How many hours u work and what you get paid. What your duties are. Never be a live-in without a back up plan. Your Labor Board will have this info.

LYFT does rideshares when I was in between places I would stay at a youth hostel sometimes you can do
exchange work like office , Cleaning and Laundry 🧺 There is also Couch surfing . Nesterly .com you can live in a home for reasonable rent in exchange for Chores and companionship - Host a Sister on Facebook helps woman who are in abusive situation . There are options - dog walkers in Boston get paid well - know your value and worth . It’s not always easy but it’s better then being taken advantage of . Upaya Zen center offers work study for a room and Ojai foundation and Omega institute . You have options .

Go to a womans shelter and look for another job with benefits and fair pay. $50 a week is totally unacceptable, let this go, move on.

Post on Care.com or the Neighborhood site . People in Boston Make $35 - $45 a Hour

Please remember that if you're getting paid in cash that no money is being contributed to your SS — which you will definitely need in your own elder years.

You can interview as a private caregiver and be upfront about your felony conviction. If they hear it from you and how you've been "living right" since then, this may go a long way in an interview. But make sure that getting paid as a household employee is a requirement. Many very wealthy people are looking for experienced help and maybe are more willing to be household employers.

I am quite upset by your post. You are in a difficult situation, and you are not standing up for yourself like you should. Here are a couple of options to think about:

Option 1) Next time you get paid that $50 pittance, phone for a taxi to take you to the closest women’s shelter. Phone first to make sure that they have space for you. Women’s shelters usually have social work support to help women get on their feet again. They should (I sincerely hope) help you to apply for a more reasonable job. Try for one close to public transport. They are not likely to be shocked by your felony problem, and can probably help you to work out how to handle it with getting a job.

Option 2) Move into that back bedroom, and say that you expect them to provide the babycam to monitor mother. You are not paid to provide 24 hour care. It’s her responsibility not yours. If she threatens you with the police or something, just tell her the same thing again. If you get the sack on the spot, revert to Option 1. Make sure you have the taxi fare ready.

Think about these options, and ask any more questions you want. I hope that others will make suggestions too.

Everything people have said is true. This is absolutely outrageous, but you are in a difficult spot to fix it. I hope these suggestions are practical. Yours, Margaret

My suggestion is that you hand in your two weeks notice tomorrow.
Your services are badly needed in any community.
I honestly cannot imagine why you haven't done this as yet.
Wish you good luck.

$50 a week as a live in caregiver for THREE people????? You are being used and exploited and manipulated and cheated!

Per Zip Recruiter on Google:

How much does a Live In Caregiver make? As of Oct 20, 2023, the average weekly pay for a Live In Caregiver in the United States is $976 a week.

Sorry to hear that you’re being mistreated like this. I would tend to think that trying to negotiate a better deal with people like this is not a good use of your time. Instead, if I were you, I would look for another job, one where you are paid properly.

$200 a week is nothing. If you’re a good, conscientious caregiver you deserve better.

Find another Job immediately . You should Be Making at least $2500 a week for one Person. There is no way one person Can care for 3 people . Run dont walk .