The flexibility of hours

The flexibility of hours offered by Caremark has enabled Megan Adair to earn money as a carer whilst also studying for a university degree.

And she’s enjoyed the experience so much that Megan intends to continue working in home care after graduation whilst she considers her options.

“Previously I had been working as a shot girl in a bar but the only shift available was a Saturday,” said Megan.

“The bank hours system at Caremark means I can look ahead and decide when and how many hours I can work depending on whether I have exams or a dissertation to write and shift options include daytime and evenings, seven days a week,” she said.

Megan’s degree is in Working with Children, Younger People and Families and with her work with Caremark generally featuring adults and older people she feels she now has knowledge across the social care spectrum.

“I find home care support very rewarding personally because you are helping people with tasks they cannot do themselves, whether that is with medications, mobility, food or whatever and this enables them to stay in their own homes,” said Megan.

She admits that the work can be challenging at times.

“It has taken me out of my comfort zone, having to deal with things such as palliative care or a client passing away which is challenging. However, that is part of life and part of the job and I have found I can cope.”

Outside of work Megan, 21, enjoys going to the gym and socialising with friends and is currently planning a holiday in Marbella with her friends from the bar she worked at before deciding on her future.

“My degree will open lots of avenues however I really enjoy my work at Caremark so I’ll keep working here whilst I consider my options,” she said.

“When you arrive at someone’s home to find them upset or uncomfortable and by the end of the visit they are smiling, that gives a satisfaction you don’t find with every job.”