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I hope to go quickly too bur not for another decade at least.
posted by
WileyJohn
on April 23, 2013 at 1:16 PM
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It is interesting how some people gel with others while others do not gel at all...I've had that happen too where I found someone to be nice when another person told me they were not.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on April 22, 2013 at 10:41 AM
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Re: lustor
i was trained as a cna, but usually after you make sure they are taking their meds and maybe take bp, make sure they are eating, fixing meals and cleaning up after yourself, there are so many things they need. we are told light housekeeping is ok, but occasionally they need more than light and i have to judge if i should do it.
when i grew up we were taught that if a person is paying you for 8 hours of work that is what you worked. you can do alot of work for someone in 8 hours, so i do things that perhaps other cna's would not do.
clean floors are a must as older people trip so easily and i just like to make sure their kitchen and bathrooms are clean to prevent sickness. making beds and making sure they have clean clothes just make the client happier.
posted by
jeansaw
on April 22, 2013 at 8:40 AM
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Re: jimmy
you are right jimmy, we are allowed to pick our clients and i do just that, when i go into the home on the first day i decide if it is a match and if it isnt i tell the client and then i call the company to find me another client. it is not fair to either me or the client if i do not feel comfortable and i am to old to go to a job i do not like.
posted by
jeansaw
on April 22, 2013 at 8:32 AM
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Re: I know you made her life better and she will remember you fondly
the client told me that to get the other girl to do anything she had to get mean and she hated being like that.
yes the other girl does have many problems but they are of her own making.
posted by
jeansaw
on April 22, 2013 at 8:26 AM
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Re: lion
well, she could request, but they would not change her caregiver until they found the other girl a replacement job.
posted by
jeansaw
on April 22, 2013 at 8:16 AM
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Re: cc
you walk a thin line because you know the other care givers in the company and everyone is friendly, so you cant request or suggest to the client that they should call and request you. the jobs do not come quickly and everybody needs the money, but if i am supposed to get this job it will come to me. i was thinking of joining a swimming club so if you ever needed help i could swim right over.
posted by
jeansaw
on April 22, 2013 at 8:14 AM
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Re:annicita
the 95 year old i took care of last summer passed away, i can still remember her sweet smile.
posted by
jeansaw
on April 22, 2013 at 8:08 AM
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so I am taking it from this that you are a caregiver, that can be very hard work.
posted by
Lanetay
on April 22, 2013 at 7:51 AM
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It seems as though it might be a simple matter of some people can get along with certain others while some people can't. I'm only guessing here but, perhaps there's just something about your friend that simply rubs this woman the wrong way! She may not be necessarily doing anything wrong, but this client may just not care for her company for one reason or another. It appears she may prefer yours . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 22, 2013 at 7:48 AM
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I know you made her life better and she will remember you fondly
even if you never get assigned to her again. Your friend must have other stuff to deal with and expressed her frustration by blaming that client. Or maybe the client was having a bad day and was cranky when she was there.
posted by
Pat_B
on April 22, 2013 at 5:34 AM
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It seems a shame that she can't reqest specific people to help her
posted by
lionreign
on April 22, 2013 at 4:32 AM
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Yes it is pathetic, the client should be able to suggest the carer that is most suitable. I know this is not always possible, but at least they should be able to reject anyone who does not appear to be sympathetic to their needs. I don't need one, but I would certainly choose you.
posted by
C_C_T
on April 21, 2013 at 11:35 PM
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I have one client whose house I clean...she is 92 and for a while she had trouble getting around...she is feeling better but still moving about what a 92 year old would move....sweetest little woman....I hope you get your wish
posted by
Annicita
on April 21, 2013 at 10:31 PM
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