I didn’t realise how easy professional boundaries blur, especially when you live in someone’s home and their routine becomes yours. Live-in care is a job, but sometimes it becomes something much more human. Something more complicated. Something more tender.
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When I decided to apply to become a live-in carer, I read one of those so-called guides about what to expect. It laid out the tasks and responsibilities clearly enough, but it didn’t prepare me for living where you work—how complex and emotionally demanding the job can be. Providing care while trying to maintain professional boundaries isn’t always easy. The truth is, we don’t just work with someone—we become part of their life.
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When you become a carer, you’re stepping into someone else’s world at their most vulnerable time. Maybe their body isn’t working like it used to, or they’re scared about losing their independence—everything feels uncertain and different. Sure, you’ll help with the practical stuff, but really, you’re showing up for moments nobody wants to need help with. Times when keeping dignity intact feels like an uphill battle. And while trust builds in those small everyday moments, there’s something much bigger holding it all together—a carer’s legal and ethical duties.
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