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Come here and vent about it! The women that came into our house had various little habits that drove me nuts, most of that boiled down to having to allow these people free reign of my home, which felt like a huge invasion of my privacy and autonomy. One dear lady liked to "helpfully" clear the sink of dishes I had left to dry, except she didn't know where they went and placed them all across the counter. It seems silly now, but OMG it drove me batty! Do mention specific things that could be changed, but try to let the rest slide - good, competent helpers are worth a little inconvenience!
How messy is the caregiver? Is it hazardous things she’s doing (poopy clothes left sitting out?) or is it just small things (coffee cups on table) getting to you?
My Mom has had slobs taking care of her (they had to go) and she had one that kept the place absolutely spic & span but was a tyrant to the other caregivers (she had to go also)! If this person is really great with your mom, and the mess she leaves is simple, just nicely talk to her & let her know you expect a little more neatness. My mom had full time care for 3 years, and we never had the “perfect” caregiver, you learn what you’re willing to put up with & what you’re not. I was satisfied with mom being clean, happy, & well looked after with a little bit of messiness on the side.
MomCaregiver26, if this caregiver is really great with your Mom, that is the most important thing.
Everyone is different on how they keep their environment. Example, my sig other eats like a 5 year old, crumbs all over the sofa and on the rug in front of the sofa... [sigh]. He has wonderful qualities that override his mess.
Thus, the next caregiver could be super neat but not near as good with helping your Mom.
Try to overlook the mess, you don't want to come across as acting like her own Mom.
What is a mess to one person is not to another. Now saying that...
Is this your home? Ask her what she feels her duties are? Maybe she feels caring for Mom is it, Dirty dishes are your problem. If this is how she feels, then ask if she could at least rinse them and put in the sink or in the dishwasher. If its getting Mom a meal, ask that she at least put things back where she found them and wipe down the counter. It is ant season.
We had a client complain that a homecare aid she had for her husband would not do dishes (that client left) or vacuum. So my Dept head called the Homecare. She found out that if the husband lived on his own, aides do some light cleaning like dishes, vacuuming and laundry but if there is another person in the home capable, their job is just to care for the client.
How do you mean "messy" And is this someone you hired through an agency or private? In either case day 1 there should have been a discussion as to what you expect and what the caregiver expects. If through an agency you need to contact them and let them know. If you hired them privately you need to have a discussion and go over what expectations are.
In any case tell the agency, tell the caregiver that you are pleased with how she treats mom, and anything else that she is doing correctly. But ...then explain what the problems are. Give her a chance to correct the problems but if they continue you will have to find someone else.
The object of getting a caregiver is to make your life and your moms life easier and less stressful not more difficult.
I’d mention it. Ask her to put her things away just like you do a child . Maybe kindly explain a messy atmosphere makes you nervous and you don’t have the time or energy to clean it up. Some people were never taught basic home care, it may be “ normal “ to her.
Unless this is a hygeine issue that is not being handled, it sounds more as though you like things just your way, which if you have been very specific over you can expect approx kept to. If it is small things try not to stress too much, if the caregiver is actually sloppy, leaving things that may be hazardous etc. have them changed.
If you (or your mom) loves the caretaker, it may be easier to bring in cleaning help once in a while than find someone better. Once everything is clean — give her hints, “what a relief!” And “a clean house makes me feel so much better!”
Is is it possible that caring for your Mom has gotten harder? It is tougher to keep things picked up?
A messy house can also be hazardous and unhealthy.
I should think anyone in the business of entering someone else's home on the premise of "helping" would know or be schooled on the primary obligation, not to be a burden to an already burdened family. I don't get the excusing of a major character flaw like that, and I don't see where there's an unwritten law that states it should be necessary to clean up after a paid worker has collected funds for a service. Not a handyman, personal care or health aide, companion, no one. I don't expect such a worker to clean my home, but not add to whatever chaos already exists. It's not out of the question for someone, if they have used the kitchen for any reason, to clean up after themselves. Bathroom also. What are they? Six? They are adults who are providing a service and conducting a business. Neatness and consideration for their surroundings is included. I might devise a "cleaning fee" myself that comes off the top of any payment owed if I had to tolerate someone else's mess. Thirteen years into this has shortened my fuse.
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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.
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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.
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My Mom has had slobs taking care of her (they had to go) and she had one that kept the place absolutely spic & span but was a tyrant to the other caregivers (she had to go also)! If this person is really great with your mom, and the mess she leaves is simple, just nicely talk to her & let her know you expect a little more neatness. My mom had full time care for 3 years, and we never had the “perfect” caregiver, you learn what you’re willing to put up with & what you’re not. I was satisfied with mom being clean, happy, & well looked after with a little bit of messiness on the side.
Everyone is different on how they keep their environment. Example, my sig other eats like a 5 year old, crumbs all over the sofa and on the rug in front of the sofa... [sigh]. He has wonderful qualities that override his mess.
Thus, the next caregiver could be super neat but not near as good with helping your Mom.
Try to overlook the mess, you don't want to come across as acting like her own Mom.
Is this your home? Ask her what she feels her duties are? Maybe she feels caring for Mom is it, Dirty dishes are your problem. If this is how she feels, then ask if she could at least rinse them and put in the sink or in the dishwasher. If its getting Mom a meal, ask that she at least put things back where she found them and wipe down the counter. It is ant season.
We had a client complain that a homecare aid she had for her husband would not do dishes (that client left) or vacuum. So my Dept head called the Homecare. She found out that if the husband lived on his own, aides do some light cleaning like dishes, vacuuming and laundry but if there is another person in the home capable, their job is just to care for the client.
And is this someone you hired through an agency or private?
In either case day 1 there should have been a discussion as to what you expect and what the caregiver expects.
If through an agency you need to contact them and let them know.
If you hired them privately you need to have a discussion and go over what expectations are.
In any case tell the agency, tell the caregiver that you are pleased with how she treats mom, and anything else that she is doing correctly. But ...then explain what the problems are. Give her a chance to correct the problems but if they continue you will have to find someone else.
The object of getting a caregiver is to make your life and your moms life easier and less stressful not more difficult.
Is is it possible that caring for your Mom has gotten harder? It is tougher to keep things picked up?
A messy house can also be hazardous and unhealthy.
Be grateful that your mom is her first priority.
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