So, Mom's in-home caregiver quit today. She comes in weekdays for a couple of hours and does the hands-on stuff that I can't (won't) do like showers and peri care... Right at a time when I'm dealing with burnout and frustrated and rethinking everything! Now I am back to square 1. It's so so difficult to find anyone to come here, due to our rural location and to a shortage of caregivers in Canada.
I am thinking of placing her, even temporarily, to give me some time to find someone and even more so, to get stuff done around the house that I cannot do while she is here.
1. We talked to the district nurse who did home care in the area. She knew all the at-home caregivers because she would visit the elderly when they needed shots, tests, etc. She gave us names and numbers "unofficially"
2. We asked the outgoing caregiver or our other caregivers to recommend someone.
3. We found an agency that could get people.
None of these was foolproof and we just recently moved Mum into a nursing home because we could not reliably get care, her dementia worsened, and the house was falling apart.
You could also place your mom temporarily in a home for "respite care" so you can find new caregivers and recover yourself.
I hope you find a new person quickly!
“Right at a time when I'm dealing with burnout and frustrated”
Just like me.
Although I, was just having a relaxed time, and then this happened. We have several aides doing shifts. One aide (my elderly uncle’s favorite) decided to return to her home town. She gave plenty of notice, so I have several weeks to find someone.
Good luck in finding a good aide!
“I am thinking of placing her, even temporarily”
Only you know all that’s going on, the best way forward.
An unexpected problem (aide leaving). It’s like having the rug pulled from under you.
I hope something good comes out of this for you, for me!
Poodle Doodle
patients. I hope you find one for her.