First, I am in awe and impressed that you live alone. I'm married to a c5/6 and he could not live alone. Too many 'what if's'...back to your inquiry...we hire private pay and use Craigslist. Ice cream the applicants you email me directly. They make it past me then my husband will interview them by phone. If they make it past that he will meet them and some neutral location. If he does not get the sense that they are drug seekers, that they do have their own vehicle, and that they have experience, he sets up a time for them to come for two hours to observe our routine regarding transferring, range of motion, dressing, bowel care etc.
We spent 20 bucks and do a background check online. We keep a file with a copy of their drivers license, Social Security card, and a photo of their car and license plate. It is established from day one that we have a zero tolerance policy regarding tardiness and no-shows. We have been Synanon signout each day. We have three separate lists which we give them during the interview process if they make it to the step where they actually come to the house. One list is personal assistant type stuff--helping him prepare for appointments, order medical supplies, minor wheelchair maintenance, run errands, etc. The second list is more medical: such as bowel program, range of motion, etc. And the other list is more household stuff. The idea is that my husband takes care of house because I bring in the income. The things he cannot do for himself, it is the job of him as a tenant to make sure those things get done: meal prep, laundry, etc. As you all know, we have learned that you have to have a clear management of expectations. Can't assume anything. Here's a typical ad for us: Personal Attendant/Assistant for a private individual (not a company) Experience in eldercare/disability care required Position requires: Transferring/lifting from wheelchair, bed, shower. Bladder/bowel care. Dressing, bathing, range of motion exercises (stretching), meal prep. Household duties: laundry, cooking, sweeping, making bed, general cleaning, light yard work (raking, water plants), errands as needed. The duties associated with this position will be pretty routine but are subject to change as needed. Send resume/list of experience as it relates to this particular position only. Ability to Lift 100 lbs. Due to the nature of this job, you must be flexible and RELIABLE. All REFERENCES checked. Requirements: Male only. Own transportation. No felonies. M-F, possibly Saturdays 2 times per month. 4-5 hours per day in morning/early afternoon. (20- 25 hours/week) All my best, GP > On Jun 1, 2014, at 11:52 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > I am laying in bed waiting on my aide.She has been with me for a few years > and I can't take her lateness and attitude towards the job.I have had enough > and so has she. > > Can you good folks give me some advice in finding a new aide? Do I advertise? > Do you know a good interview process? Can you direct me to some resources? > Any thought is appreciated.This is difficult for me.I am a C5/6 quad who > lives alone. > > Thank you all, > Paul >
