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Do you know if these cousins have POA?
Can you talk to your patient at the AL place? How is she responding?
Talk to the manager/social worker and see what she has been told about the legality of placement. Someone has to be financially responsible for the AL bills. Also, most AL places don't want Memory Care/Alzheimer's so I'm wondering if this is a long term care place with specialty care for her?
I feel so sorry for you! If you think the cousins are not operating in the best interest of the lady (and I'd say making her move less than one day from the death of her son is pretty bad treatment!) then you can tell the attorney about that, tell the attorney your understanding with this family as far as your pay and care...Why do these cousins want you out of the house? Can you figure that out?
Good luck to you! If you are seriously concerned about the well being of the patient, you could seek help through the "Elder Abuse" hot lines.
Let me know what is happening!
Bonnie W
PLEASE HELP ME TODAY..... PLEASE... Thank You, Linda
but,
In Arizona basic live in services for a certified caregiver is at 120 a day, paid as an employee.
Private caregivers can charge 100 to 200 per day, of 10-20 per hour for the first twelve.
These are just averages in my experience. You need to base your pay on the level of care that one requires.
I recommend you have a written agreement prior to beginning any position.
If you are driving your personal vehicle for errands and as transport, factor in upping your auto insurance for your protection, saying 'they wouldn't do that to me" is nieve because some where, someone else said that and I am sure they regret it. don't forget mileage reimbursment!
Factor in medical insurance; if they offer it, you are lucky, if they do not; be over cautious in your body mechanics it only take one wrong move to injure your back and then what? Factor in that this is elderly care and eventually everyone will pass, always consider the possible length of a job, I am sure it sounds cold but I have worked in senior care for 10 years and privately for the last 3 years, there is nothing worse then finding yourself jobless and homeless after a week, granted no one knows how long any position will last, but at least think about it.
I am iffy on offering room and board as part of one's compensation. If you are required to be there 24/7, your time should be paid other wise you would go home at night.
Food is always included as a live in.
Most importantly you must have time off! any one who works 7 days straight is setting them selves up for danger. Even if it is one day a month each person needs a little r&r...
I hope this helps.
The Private Caregiver
Can anyone help me out ?
Area they Live Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
I read your post and draw one conclusion from it as stated.
You are being abused by your guest. Honorable guest/patients will offer to pay some cost, especially if they damage something or create a problem for their host? Not answering the door? This is childish and weird?
Start calling the county senor service groups and get pointed towards a case manager that can help you get through this? Abuse/free rides/food is not acceptable any longer ! Help out some or leave? Simple as that. Life will go on for all.
Defend yourself now or it will grow worse.
Linda
I would start by contacting your local Office of Aging, Social Services or Medicaid, and also Medicare. It's different per state, but this will be a start.
Good Luck, Diane
Good luck!