My Host Family

I met my super fantastic and friendly host family in “real life” for the first time at the airport in San Diego, Southern California. There, I was welcomed with a very sweet welcome sign and banner made by the kids. After my long and somewhat exhausting fourteen-hour flight, this brought a big smile to my face. The family consists of two parents and a set of twins. Accordingly, both children are currently six years old. One of them was born with congenital diabetes. So, in addition to the typical childcare responsibilities of an Apex Care Professional, I also address the needs of this condition on a daily basis.

My Daily Life as a Care Professional (CP)

Currently, the children are attending weekly summer camps due to the long summer break, which is typical in the USA. My typical workday starts at 8 am and involves 30 to 45 hours a week. Depending on various factors, I am responsible for breakfast, preparing lunch boxes, and getting the kids ready for the day. Then, I take the kids to their camps and mostly stay in the background, monitoring the child’s blood sugar level through technical devices throughout the camp duration. During snack and lunch times, I administer the required insulin dosage and ensure that the blood sugar levels return to the normal range. After that, I return home, usually around 3 pm. There, I organize the kids’ belongings and generally make sure everything is in order. Depending on whether it’s a long or short shift, my work ends at 4 pm or continues until 6 pm. On days with longer shifts, I am also responsible for dinner and bath time. However, not every day is the same. Some days have short shifts, and sometimes I start work in the afternoon or on weekends and additionally, put the kids to bed. Throughout all my tasks, I always keep an eye on the current blood sugar level and the correct insulin dosage.