Re: [QUAD-L] Travel and PCAs

[Houston809]

Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Travel and PCAs

I usually pay them a flat fee for the trip. I pay 4 some meals, have even payed for their room or half on their room. It all has 2 be worked out prior. Have had her sleep in the other bed, I payed for dinners she paid her own breakfast & lunch. So I’m sure that you’ll get as many different answers from others. So please don’t be confused.

On 11/14/04 6:27 PM, "Steve Oldaker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

I have some questions for those of you who use Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) as your primary caregivers versus a spouse or other family members.

How do you handle payment of your PCA when you travel on business or vacation, i.e. rates, hours?  

Do you handle payment differently depending on the duration of the time away, i.e. a weekend or full week?

Do you pay for your PCA's meals, and if so, do you place any cost limits?

If you use agency PCAs, do the agencies have rules you have to follow?

What has worked well for you, and what has not worked well when traveling with PCAs?

I don't want to short anyone, but I don't want to throw money away either.  I am looking for what is fair and reasonable.

Thanks...

Steve - C4