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I am F(19) a newly trained homemaker/caregiver for a company also new to me. Both my mother and grandmother are licensed CNAs and experienced caregivers and I had decided to get into the family trade. But now that I am on my first case, caring for a F(80) Client, who has been independent all her life and recently endured a few falling accidents, she doesn't want caregivers at all, let alone live-in ones. She has expressed her discomfort with me staying in her house and I am left feeling uncomfortable as well and unsure how to go about the rest of this case. But I have already committed myself to caring for her for 4 days straight.. Any advice from anyone on what to do?

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So, your company is under contract to provide caregivers what, 24/7 in this lady's home? And you have been sent to do the job.

Question 1, in this and every other assignment - what does it say in the Care Plan?
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Yes, its very unprofessional to sit on your phone. Ask if there is anything she would like to do. Don't be too sweet and don't talk to her like she is a child.
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Kill with kindness. :-) Be helpful with the housework (that's always welcome) and agree with her that she doesn't need much help, even if she really does. Little white lies can help, like telling her that her having caregivers is only for a bit, even if you think she needs long term assistance. First days are hard. In a couple of weeks, I think she'll warm up to you. Becoming less independent is a hard thing for many people.
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Countrymouse Jun 2021
No, Ali, no! Helping with the housework is NOT always welcome. When you are in somebody's home, you touch NOTHING without that person's express permission.
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It is hard, do you have ideas on how to make your visit fun for you and the client?
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