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NEED ADVICE: Telling your potential employer you're a caregiver

I am in need of some advice and I'm not really sure who I should ask about this.  An AARP representative recommended this online community as an option, so here goes...

 

I am in my 30's and I am a caregiver to my grandmother and my mom.  Fortunately, my grandmother was recently admitted into a geriatric residential facility, so it takes some of the burden off of me, but I stil lhave to make her doctor's appointments and transport her to and from these appointments, so I still have responsibilities when it comes to her care.  As for my mom, she was diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's and can no longer drive.  For the most part, my dad is her primary caregiver, but there ARE times when I need to transport her to her appointments and whatnot; we cannot afford to put her in a daycare facility either.

 

In the next few months, I may be looking for a new job.  I would like to be honest about my caregiving responsibilities, but I don't want that to be a cause of not being hired.  When would be the appropriate time to tell a potential new employer about my situation and needing some flexibility in my schedule?  During the interview?  If/When I'm offered the job?  Once I'm hired?  Etc.

 

Your assistance and advice is greatly appreciated.

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@s917217t - also I forgot to add, we are hosting a webinar for working caregivers this month that may be of interest to you. You can learn more about this webinar HERE

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