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This depends on what you can AFFORD/WISH TO GIVE for someone you appreciate. Both factors are very important I would say. This is a personal decision. I am certain as a caregiver this person will get another job quickly as they are in high demand now, and with your good references should have no trouble getting a job, but if you can afford to gift I think that would be wonderful. And again, it is up to you, and what you can afford to do for a valued person you likely have grown close to.
3 years can form a very personal relationship, even for a ‘professional’, but as caregivers we often form intimate bonds. As a caregiver who was a friend to a client that passed, I can tell you that i needed time to grieve every bit as much the family did! Yes, in demand and capable, but potentially broken hearted just like other human beings
One of the last conversations my dad had with me was to tell me to “take care” of his helper. This was from a man who’d gone from being incredibly opposed to having in home help, in what seemed like no time, she’d become a valued friend. I sent her a note of appreciation and cashier’s check. She responded in tears. Consider both this person’s value to your family and caregiving situation, along with the financial picture and do the best you can. There’s no set amount. A note of appreciation, and possibly a recommendation letter, is worth as much as money
I would write a glowing letter of appreciation that can be used for a reference when they look for another position. If you can afford 2 weeks I am sure that would be appreciated. If you can afford more..great. If you can not afford 2 weeks I am sure the caregiver is aware of the circumstances. (You can't be with a family for 3 years and not be aware if things are a bit tight) If the caregiver wishes, and you want to if there is a personal item of your family member that you wish to give as a memento that might also be nice.
I gave my dad's caregiver one monthpay and a letter of recommendation. My dad was not easy to care for but his care giver stuck close to my dad even tho he would say hurtful things. I remember his caregiver telling me at the end that that my dad was not himself and it was easy to let go of the bad as the good he had out weighted it all. He was worth every penny and so much more. I could never thank him enough for the care he gave.
If you give them any severance, it should be with a contract that this settles everything between the employer’s family and them.
As my dh pointed out to his parents, their indy caregiver’s mission is to maximize what she gets from them. Which is about 121,000 a year plus introducing her young relative who now sleeps over there. However, thank god, she isn’t in the will.
If the in laws died today, the calculation would be to offer her a two month severance for leaving now. Neither she nor the kid get mail there, but it could be argued that caregiver be allowed to stay longer on behalf of the minor. Here’s 22000 free, just sign this paper instead.
Tailor your severance to what they could cost you by not going away.
I just had my job end after 3.5 years as a live-in caregiver for a couple. We put in the contract 3 months severance pay. I gave up alot of clients at the start and throughout and it takes times to build that back up. Obviously 3 months may seem outrageous to some, but I would say at least 6 weeks.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Yes, in demand and capable, but potentially broken hearted just like other human beings
If you can afford 2 weeks I am sure that would be appreciated. If you can afford more..great. If you can not afford 2 weeks I am sure the caregiver is aware of the circumstances. (You can't be with a family for 3 years and not be aware if things are a bit tight)
If the caregiver wishes, and you want to if there is a personal item of your family member that you wish to give as a memento that might also be nice.
As my dh pointed out to his parents, their indy caregiver’s mission is to maximize what she gets from them. Which is about 121,000 a year plus introducing her young relative who now sleeps over there. However, thank god, she isn’t in the will.
If the in laws died today, the calculation would be to offer her a two month severance for leaving now. Neither she nor the kid get mail there, but it could be argued that caregiver be allowed to stay longer on behalf of the minor. Here’s 22000 free, just sign this paper instead.
Tailor your severance to what they could cost you by not going away.
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