This is a very important question because these days there are many different religions which you as a live-in carer will come in contact with.
With so many carers coming to the UK from other countries, sooner or later you will meet someone of a different belief. Even more likely is the fact that you will find yourself at a placement where your belief differs from that of your client.
This is not something that should worry you because even though you and your client may differ in what you believe, you are working towards one goal, which is to take care of your client as best you can.
So, can we get along?
Yes, you can! With some simple ground rules and boundaries, you and your client will be just fine together.
Be respectful. This is not a time when you should make jokes or mock your client's religion, no matter how strange it may be to you. Respect what they believe and never make fun at their expense, no matter how angry or frustrated you get. This is one argument you will always lose.
Agree to not discussing religion. Unfortunately, like politics, religion and any discussions related to it can and possibly will get heated. A point to remember is that you are the guest in your client's house, so getting into a full-blown argument over any topic will only be detrimental against you. Your client may be older than you but more than likely he or she will have very firm views on the subject. At the first sign of an in-depth discussion you may want to put a stop right away by explaining that religion and politics are two subjects you never discuss in public.
Agree to disagree. Having explained to your client that you do not want to discuss religion further, they may still bring it up. A good conversation to have here is the 'let's agree to disagree' point. While both parties may adamantly believe their views are right, butting heads on a daily basis is going to get really trying for you. The last thing you want is to be drawn into an argument, and then find that your client has complained against you.
So, you’re off to the Monastery..what now?
Believe it or not, sometimes even Monks need carers! There is absolutely no reason why your placement at a monastery cannot work. You will find more stringent rules and routines but if you respect their beliefs and treat the community with respect you will find that your placement becomes a very special time.
To sum up
If you approach your next placement with a positive attitude you will give yourself a head start on the situation. This includes religions which may seem strange to you. Remember that your beliefs may also appear alien to your client.
By showing respect for their beliefs you not only take the stress out of a possibly unpleasant situation, but you will find that you develop a better understanding on how other people approach life.
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