Well other jobs don't allow it. plus my current aide is driving me nuts with the phone, she's texting or walking out on me to talk without saying do u need anything before i go. while sitting in doctor office the other day he phone rane and she talked loudly for 10 minutes before doctor came in. and if she's on the phone in house and my phone rings she keeps yapping away... as far as scrubs, she isn't required...that was just precautionary for new hire, don't want short shorts tight shirts... well mine thinks she gets to sit in a chair in my room and watch tv...she doesn't like cleaning the rest of the house bcuz i'm not in their everyday, plus she thinks that my mom should do it. my mom works 40+ hours a week and gets up with me a night, as does my bf.... I know if i say anything she'll complain about it...so i'm making a list to have my caseworkers approve it and let them bring it to next meeting... this week.
~LittleQuad~ ________________________________ From: Danny Espinoza <[email protected]> To: Don Price <[email protected]> Cc: quadlist <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] PCA Duties and Responsibilities 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 mailto:[email protected] >To: Don Price mailto:[email protected]; Ann Newman >mailto:[email protected]; Bill McCartney mailto:[email protected]; >Christina Rouse mailto:[email protected]; Christine Wolf >mailto:[email protected]; Elizabeth >mailto:[email protected]; Ellen Mintzer mailto:[email protected]; Ellie >mailto:[email protected]; Joan Haino mailto:[email protected]; Kimberly >mailto:[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 mailto:[email protected] >To: ~LittleQuad~ mailto:[email protected]; Quad-list post >mailto:[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~ mailto:[email protected] >To: Quad-list post mailto:[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~ > > > >
