What if I'm uncomfortable with a client's family member?

Listen to what people here are saying. Trust your instincts. If you don’t feel safe, you aren’t safe. Tell your boss, don’t be bullied into continuing. Go to another agency, they all need people.

Listen to JoAnn29 and not good enough. Trust your instincts, if you don’t feel safe, by all means tell your boss you don’t want to be there. If he/she doesn’t listen, take yourself to another agency. Trust me, they all need people. Do not let yourself be bullied into a situation that isn’t safe.

I am all for gut instinct. We have a friend who I have known for 50 yrs who is a hugger and a peck on the cheek person. Never did I have a bad vibe. But then there's Bob a toucher who I do not like to be within arm distance of.

Give it a little longer but be on your guard. If he actually tries somthing then tell ur boss you don't feel safe. Leave your purse locked up in your car and wear no expensive jewelry.

Are you able to select the client or does the caregiver organization select for you? I have never worked for an agency so I have no idea how it works.

Years ago I did temp work and we were allowed to say yes or no to a job offer.

If you are uncomfortable in this situation I would explain what you are feeling to your boss. Do you think she would understand or use it as a strike against you or possibly fire you?

I know if the client does not feel like the caregiver isn’t the right fit they can request another person to come out. Just be honest and say that you don’t feel it is the right setting for a caregiver because you have concerns about her grandson. I don’t see any other options to this situation. The agency deserves to know and let them investigate the situation.

I am trying to understand your situation in this dilemma. Do you also feel that the grandson is an any way harmful to his grandmother? That’s another situation that you have to consider and you should discuss that with your employer.

Just curious, how were you made aware of his drug usage? Did the grandmother tell you this or did you hear it from another source?

"He hadn't done or said anything to me while I was there but he made me uncomfortable"

Why did he make you uncomfortable?

If your client has someone in her household - whether visiting or resident - who presents a risk to her or to her caregivers, your employer needs to know.

Having said that, gossip does not constitute a risk. Have you observed any drug-taking or related behaviours? Was the grandson's manner towards you anything out of the ordinary? If not, then who told you about his alleged history?

You are not wrong for wanting to quit. If your instincts are telling you this is an unsafe work environment, you need to trust them and leave that job!
Tell your boss exactly what you told us. If she has any shred of common decency, she'll understand and make other arrangements.
Your first priority has to be to that baby!
No job is worth your safety. There are plenty of people who need caregiving help.
Take care of yourself!