Working with chronic illness?

[25times]

Hey everyone, I hope you're all having a good day.
I just got a job (for the first time in months) as a nanny. I'll be taking care of children and cleaning house. Basically, I'll be doing a mom's job. I know there are alot of mothers on here who keep a wonderful home and their kids are well taken care of.
I was just wondering, would you hire a nanny who had crohns? Take out the fact that you have it as well. You're just a "normal," healthy person, with the general info that most people have when it comes to crohns. I'm also dealing with a "possible multiple sclerosis" diagnosis, a tumor on my ovary, and rheumatoid arthritis. I haven't told my employers any of this. I'm going to, but I want to show them that I'm capable of doing the job, regardless of my diseases. I think I can do it. As long as I have my pills, and keep with my doctors, I think I'll be able to keep working.
I know there is a stigma when it comes to sick people, especially with the illnesses I have. But personally, I know I can still be a great nanny. I've been doing it for years, and it's the one thing I'm really, really good at.
So, would you hire a nanny if they had a chronic illness, or multiple chronic illnesses? Be honest, and keep in mind that I would be taking care of the most important people in your life. With my experience, training, and education, I could get any nanny job. So factor that in as well.
Thanks everyone!

 

[kossy]

If someone doesn't hire you because of your illness you probably wouldn't want to work for them in the first place. Personally hiring a nanny I would look at the character of the person and that's about it really. Sorry, I'm not much of help.

 

[Crohn's 35]

I agree with Kossy. Not like they are paying your medical costs and you are doing your job, and not sure I would say anything but you have to decide if you can do it and what happens if you have an attack? AS long as you cover your basis and you are doing your job, dont sweat it. What they dont know wont hurt them. Deal with it if it becomes a problem. Dunno, hard to say. I would hire you ...but I dont have any kids...all grown up, thank God!

 

[KWalker]

I would definately still hire someone for a nanny even if they had crohns. If anything those are the people that are most empathetic and caring and look after themselves/other the most. You're at either their house or your own and have full access to the bathroom. I don't see a problem with this at all.