The daughter is the POA and is supposed to have help from brother but it has gotten to the point that he is not doing anything. Not even coming to see his dad. Actually, he got a second job. Dad is on hospice and is hardly eating or drinking. I keep thinking this poor man is going to die at any time. Yesterday, got a phone call from the POA stating that her brother is going to be there at 4:30 so then I can go. She has changed the schedule 4 times since I started over 4 months ago and I am supposed to be getting off now at 5:30 pm. He was not there at 4:30... and POA calls me at 5:30 to let me know that "He is on his way". He was still not there at 6:30. I called her at 6:40. She is very calm about that whole thing. "Well,,... he will be there in a few minutes. He is on his way"... not the least concerned about my schedule. He finally shows up at 6:50 and then after not seeing his dad for almost 3 weeks, wants me to stay and give him the lowdown about his dad. I had told the POA one time that I do not leave until someone shows up. I will not get up and just leave when no one is here so... they taking advantage of the situation, it appears.
Most Hospices will inform families that someone needs to be with the person 24 hours & the families have to agree.
This family is taking advantage of your dedication.
I can see if an emergency happened and they couldn’t help being late. This seems to be a pattern for them.
Not sure if this could be considered abandonment but sure is being inconsiderate. He probably feels your agency is being paid, no big deal.
Hopefully you are getting paid for that extra time and hopefully they are charging the family for the extra time. (and I hope you are getting "overtime" pay!)
Tell the POA that any change to the schedule should also be relayed to the agency as this effects other work schedules and also to confirm that you are not just "adding hours" to get paid more.