I've had to talk with my caregivers about it a couple times... They
spent time playing games and texting when there was plenty to do......
My rule is that they can as long as it doesn't interfere with work.
They are both my age "29", the caregiver that does my showers doesn't
have that problem but she only uses her phone to call her family "I'm
assuming" when she's not busy.
Danny
http://www.facebook.com/DannyLNX
On 7/14/2012 4:25 PM, Don Price wrote:
Obviously the phone isn't to be used while the client is in the shower
or during a transfer or other times when a fall is a potential. But
why can't a caregiver check on their child while you're eating your
cheerios?
All I'm saying is be reasonable and use common sense.
Don.
*From:* KK <[email protected]>
*To:* Don Price <[email protected]>; Ann Newman
<[email protected]>; Bill McCartney <[email protected]>;
Christina Rouse <[email protected]>; Christine Wolf
<[email protected]>; Elizabeth
<[email protected]>; Ellen Mintzer <[email protected]>; Ellie
<[email protected]>; Joan Haino <[email protected]>; Kimberly
<[email protected]>; [email protected]
*Sent:* Saturday, July 14, 2012 4:13 PM
*Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] PCA Duties and Responsibilities
Phone use is important when they are supposed to be taking care of
you, phone is out of the question. Who will be there if you fall when
she is talking on the phone? In a normal work place it is put up with
& they aren't caring for anyone.
The ID I don't understand. Are you talking about drivers license or
agency ID papers?
KK
*From:* Don Price <[email protected]>
*To:* ~LittleQuad~ <[email protected]>; Quad-list post
<[email protected]>
*Sent:* Sat, July 14, 2012 5:54:15 PM
*Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] PCA Duties and Responsibilities
It's your care. As Eric said, you have the right to ask for everything
and anything you want/need. Whether you can find someone who agrees to
those terms at the pay being offered is another story. If you're
paying $100/hr you could get people to do anything, but if you're
offering minimum wage it's another story.
Most of your requests seemed reasonable except a few:
-not sure why they'd need I.D. at ALL times. Maybe the first time you
meet them or so, but after that requiring them to carry I.D. seems
heavy-handed. Most likely they'll have I.D. with them anyhow.
-not allowing them personal cell use seems a bit harsh, especially if
they have children. You may be better saying "limited personal cell
use" and give them a warning if they start to abuse the policy.
-always wearing scrubs? Is there a need for this? Just asking.
Remember, even though they're your employee they are still human
beings. Set firm policies at first, but if you come across as overly
controlling you may miss out on some good caregivers. Sometimes a bit
of compromise goes a long way, as long as it's not taken advantage of.
I wish you success in your search.
Don.
*From:* ~LittleQuad~ <[email protected]>
*To:* Quad-list post <[email protected]>
*Sent:* Saturday, July 14, 2012 10:38 AM
*Subject:* [QUAD-L] PCA Duties and Responsibilities
Would ya'll mind reading my list and letting me know if i should make
any changes?
Thanks,
LQ
~LittleQuad~
