Per my last email...I meant: "I screen" not "ice cream" ;0
All my best, Gentrie Pool > On Jun 1, 2014, at 12:40 PM, Gentrie Pool <gentr...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > 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, ppac...@comcast.net 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 >>
