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I would put the notice in writing (not a text) and send it to her certified.
Give reasons for leaving the job and the date. Make the date as soon as possible do not stay because "she can not find a replacement" on your last day if there is no replacement that arrives you could call APS and report a "vulnerable senior".
By the way I hope paying you has been legal and "above board" and I hope you have been paid well and you have been paid all that you are owed.
Some people assume POA means they are dictators with the authority to say what will be eaten, when and how. It's a power trip and has serious legal ramifications when abused.
As a caregiver you are a mandated reporter of any abuse, real or suspected, time to report and get this woman the care she needs at the POA level.
Here's the thing, if the lady doesn't have enough money, it is the POAs responsibility to get her on social services so she has enough nutrition throughout the month.
Your client has every right to want and receive fresh veggies and lean meats for her food. You're right--casseroles are really kind of money stretchers and I personally don't make them anymore--we eat 'fresh'.
Your clients niece is being tight with the dollar, for sure. I imagine that your client could have some pretty expensive drugs she NEEDS and having to choose between eating and taking her meds--that's wrong.
I'd give the niece either a phone call or a text and explain. She doesn't sound like she's unaware of the need for you to have more to spend, and it's not going to CHANGE if she lets you go and hires someone else. She sounds like a real cheapskate with her AUNT'S money. Aunt shouldn't have to BEG to get a decent amount of money for her basic needs!
Are there more family members involved? Sometimes a word in someone else's ear can make things happen. If niece is squeezing every nickel until it screams in the hopes of a bigger inheritance--that's sad (and also very common!)
sounds like she is greedy….