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I would make it clear to the caregiver that her boyfriend should not be near your dad. Your dad is over 60 and at higher risk. I am over 60. I don’t want to be near people right now either.
Is the caregiver following all precautions?
Your thoughts on the problems with bringing in another caregiver are valid as well. You have no idea if that person would be any better regarding association with the noncompliant. It’s a tough situation. I think I would work with your current caregiver.
You could ask the caregiver what she thinks you and she should do at dad’s house and what precautions she is taking in her own home.
What does she do now?
My aunts caretaker started in Feb keeping a log of her temp and my aunts each day. Some do this twice a day.
Since I’m staying with aunt now, I take our temps each morning along with her O2, pulse and BP, which we’ve done for years. Just added the temp since the virus.
You could also ask her to wear gloves and a mask and to keep 6 ft away when not having to do hands on care.
I don’t wear a mask in the home but neither do I go out. Following hospital staff procedures she could change clothes in the garage before coming in. Keep her hair covered and change that covering as well.
Wipe all surfaces frequently touched with disinfectant. Of course, most of this should be done anyway.
I try to use Clorox water on just about everything several times a week. Especially if my husband has had to go out for anything.
Of course you should be prepared to replace your caretaker should the boyfriend become ill or associate with anyone who does. If the caretaker shows signs that she believes in the precautions for your dad, perhaps she will also value her own health and encourage the boyfriend to practice physical distancing, hand washing etc.
i just read JoAnns answer. I didn’t take it that the BF was coming into your home! Absolutely no reason for him to be in your home or dad’s home. Zilch.