I had family for 1st year of sci. I then moved into a house by myself
and got services through home agency. It was scary at first. But I have
done it now for 15 years. I hire, fire & do schedule.I've had good and
bad. I live in rural area so everybody knows everyone. I can weed out
the bads before hiring. You have to bite your tongue sometimes but be
honest upfront what you need done and how. You have to be flexible.
No one likes to work for an ahole. I have had dozens of workers and I
only needed to fire one for stealing and another few from not showing
up. I put up cameras now. I tell them up front that I need you to show
up no matter what if another caregiver cannot cover. I live by myself.
You treat them with respect they usually do same.
Maybe it different for big city people........
Derrick W
On 4/28/2015 9:10 PM, John S. wrote:
Personally, I am big on aids and nursing agencies. Everyone burns out.
It's better if it isn't family members. You can replace aides and
nurses but family should be the last option. Keep your family close by
giving them space.
Hiring and firing is hard to do but if you're going to control your
life it's something you have to learn. I know how it seems like an
intimate job but it's just a job that needs to be done right and
timely. IMHO
BEST WISHES,
John
-------- Original message --------
From: DAVID LEWIS <[email protected]>
Date:04/28/2015 8:29 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Quad-list Post <[email protected]>
Cc:
Subject: [QUAD-L] That dreaded bowel routeen question
My brother helps me with my bowel care.
But he has to go on a trip. Is there a service or anything that you
can get help with.
how does others do it when they are all alone? There has to be something.
pease give me help.
Johnny
