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Mine only works 6 hours a week. She doesn’t communicate with the family very well and does the bare minimum, But, we are very thankful for the commitment of just having somebody there.
6 hours and does the minimum? Then nothing. Sorry, I am the Grinch in the family and think this whole gift thing is overdone anyway. I would, were I that green man, toss the presents and make them surround the tree in love yearly instead.
So I would avoid a whole lot of Christmasy talk. Just go on with normal life. Don't have a multitude of wrapped packages everywhere indicating you are gifting the entire world ACCEPT for her.
If not, then a 50.00 gift card for Trader Joe or something might be nice. But I wouldn't spend a whole lot of time thinking on all this. I would be decorating instead, or were I a person of Faith I would be in my church.
Normally, I would totally agree. I'm a bit Grinchy myself. However, we have a really wonderful housecleaning pro. She often does extra for us and has offered to be my transportation when/if I decide to have cataract surgery next year. She is also a terrific baker and delivered goodies to us a few days ago (NOT that we need the calories!). I will give her a fairly generous cash "tip" for Christmas. She has earned it and I'm glad I can do it.
If she is private, you can give her one weeks pay. A days pay if she comes 2 or 3 hours a day. A nice giftcard.
Really, at 6 hrs a week what can you expect but the bare minimum. Not much time to do anything other than what she can do in six hours a week. An aides job is to care for the client. 6 hrs just covers dressing, bathing and making lunch. Maybe a little vacuuming and dusting. Maybe some laundry.
Is this caregiver from an agency? Many agencies have restrictions as to how much they can accept. If this is a private pay I would give her what she gives ... the bare minimum. Give her what you are comfortable with, given what you have said I probably would not give more than a day's pay. ... if that.. I think I would also have a sit down with her and tell her that things should improve. I'm curious what she does in the 6 hours a week and if that is 6 hours in 1 day or 2 hours 3 days a week? There are plenty of caregivers looking for work. There are agencies that will do hourly jobs and it sounds like this is more "companion" caregiving not a lot of "hands on" caregiving.
Ours were not allowed to accept gifts but we still gave a little something as acknowledgement, like a gift card to the coffee shop and an amaryllis plant. I think as long as it's kept under $20 it's not going to cause them any difficulties.
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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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Then nothing.
Sorry, I am the Grinch in the family and think this whole gift thing is overdone anyway. I would, were I that green man, toss the presents and make them surround the tree in love yearly instead.
So I would avoid a whole lot of Christmasy talk. Just go on with normal life. Don't have a multitude of wrapped packages everywhere indicating you are gifting the entire world ACCEPT for her.
If not, then a 50.00 gift card for Trader Joe or something might be nice.
But I wouldn't spend a whole lot of time thinking on all this. I would be decorating instead, or were I a person of Faith I would be in my church.
Really, at 6 hrs a week what can you expect but the bare minimum. Not much time to do anything other than what she can do in six hours a week. An aides job is to care for the client. 6 hrs just covers dressing, bathing and making lunch. Maybe a little vacuuming and dusting. Maybe some laundry.
If this is a private pay I would give her what she gives ... the bare minimum.
Give her what you are comfortable with, given what you have said I probably would not give more than a day's pay. ... if that..
I think I would also have a sit down with her and tell her that things should improve.
I'm curious what she does in the 6 hours a week and if that is 6 hours in 1 day or 2 hours 3 days a week?
There are plenty of caregivers looking for work.
There are agencies that will do hourly jobs and it sounds like this is more "companion" caregiving not a lot of "hands on" caregiving.