Was discriminated against
I have been a hha for over 6 years and I had to move to Florida to care for my mother and when I lost my mother at the end of March I applied to facility for special needs I got the job and as I went to orientation and did the physical part of it I was told that I didn't squat low enough to do a transfer so I fought it and I went back to the second time and this time they humiliated me even further by making me go down on my knees even though I did and still said I couldn't swallow enough to lift a person on and off the floor I don't understand why they did this to me I have done this for so many years including with family members I have moved on from the health field but I still feel that's where my heart is what should I do
I dont think this is a case of discrimination but I'm not sure. I would need more info, however, if u believe it was then where is your proof? If they made the test even more difficult for u the second time maybe not being hired is a blessing in disguise. Maybe care.com will be a good site for you to review to work with kids, pets, and or the elderly. Blessings!
Stacey I do understand your situation as you explained it.... Now we should go the other way for a moment. Your physical build does have a part to play in some employment opportunities. If you are 5 foot 2 inches and your wt. and gerth is over a set amount then you can't drive a school bus in some counties here. See if you are too large then you can't fit to get to a child in the back of the bus. Such is so as a paramedic who does flight EMS. The helicopter can only carry so much weight. Well I don't think that we can clearly see any discrimination against you here, but it's disappointing to you I know. Just try a different line of work that might not depend upon your physical make up. It's a win for both you and your mental health. You won't feel belittled and they won't have to tell you that you're "NOT A GOOD FIT".....
Just curious as to how you feel this was discrimination? Are you basing it upon gender, race, age, etc...?
I am not trying to belittle you or question what you encountered, I am sorry that you were left feeling so bad after trying to get a job, I am just curious as to what made you use the word discrimination to describe your experience.
Thank you.
Don't let a previous situation discourage you from working in the healthcare field. Look for other facility, you can even go to assisted living facility or day programs for special need children.
https://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/crc/2011-workplace-harassment.htm physical rehabilitation laws and discrimination are covered here. research the direct link i provided this covers both training to become employed and hired then feel violated of labor rights within and to include eeo rights governed by us secretary department of labor. you can have it over turned once the investigation findings of wrongful upholding state and federal laws of labor rights. covered with in their web site. yor the third person i have replied to and passed this direct link to. you need further help and guidance on how to apply for approval to obtain lose wages and or unemployment due to wrongful termination contact me ill help in the best way i can morally and ethically with professionalism you deserve which wasnt provided by your place of employment. sorry for your lose i have also lose my parents. i know what its like. keep your head up.