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One of my first questions would be is how much does she weigh, if she is heavy do they have a hoist etc or will there be someone to help when necessary. you need to know the patient's allover weaknesses and abilities. The conitive difficulties may not be a problem. No one can guess at behaviour problems without seeing and talking to the patient. it is important to know how she behaved prior to the stroke.and what other disabilities she had. She may be as quiet as a lamb and smile angelically all day or be a complete horror story. Fighting you ,kicking and biting, spitting food all over the place, smearing poop on the walls,refusing to keep her clothes on. Not co-operating with any healthcare professionals especially you. Constant infections including pneumonia and especially urinary tract infections. If you want to take this assignment agree to go for a one week trial. If the patient did not have dementia prior to the stroke she is unlikely to get it now, although if it is pre existing it can cause a rapid progression or she may develop vascular dementia. If you will be working through an agency all the legal paperwork will be covered. however as a private hire you have to be legally covered for things like workmen's comp and the employer must with hold taxes and all other deductions. To answer your actual question. It could be very easy with simple supervision, meal prep light housework, or it could be care for a totally helpless uncooperative, unpleasant, incontinent patient who never gives you a moments peace if this is a private hire make sure your employment if djc
My dad had a stroke and became bedridden. He was fine mentally, just his left side was weak, and he couldn't use his left arm/hand. Changing his pamper was difficult - even with his help. Sometimes, his right hand would get too tired holding the hospital bed's railing, he would let go. His whole body slammed to his back. If I wasn't quick enough, he would have landed with my hands still under his back (adjusting or cleaning his backside.) Sometimes, he would keep moving while cleaning his backside, and it's very difficult because of that. It gets frustrating because I would tell him to stop moving and he would stop for about 30 seconds, then he'd to back to shaking.
My mom also had a stroke. She was weak on the right side. She was also violent. It took a lot of concentration to change her pamper, her clothing, etc... and still be dodging her punches/slaps. Dad had to hold her hands while I did the cleaning.
Feeding? Can the person swallow food, grinded food or pureed? Do you know what to do if they start choking on their food? My dad experienced that a few times.
I agree. It would be best that you see the patient and then you can ask questions. I've had new caregivers come to our home. They always asked dad his history, what he can or cannot do. Sometimes, I chime in when I know that Dad wasn't being very truthful. Before seeing the patient, I would have a list of questions to ask.
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How hard you find it will depend on what aspects of care you personally find most challenging. What sort of clients have you cared for before now? - what were their main difficulties, I mean.
It depends. I imagine there will be physical issues as well as cognitive problems, there may also be challenging behavioural problems.... anger & violence or despair, weeping and non compliance. Don't sign a contract until you know what you are dealing with.
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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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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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.
you need to know the patient's allover weaknesses and abilities.
The conitive difficulties may not be a problem. No one can guess at behaviour problems without seeing and talking to the patient. it is important to know how she behaved prior to the stroke.and what other disabilities she had.
She may be as quiet as a lamb and smile angelically all day or be a complete horror story. Fighting you ,kicking and biting, spitting food all over the place, smearing poop on the walls,refusing to keep her clothes on. Not co-operating with any healthcare professionals especially you. Constant infections including pneumonia and especially urinary tract infections.
If you want to take this assignment agree to go for a one week trial.
If the patient did not have dementia prior to the stroke she is unlikely to get it now, although if it is pre existing it can cause a rapid progression or she may develop vascular dementia.
If you will be working through an agency all the legal paperwork will be covered. however as a private hire you have to be legally covered for things like workmen's comp and the employer must with hold taxes and all other deductions.
To answer your actual question. It could be very easy with simple supervision, meal prep light housework, or it could be care for a totally helpless uncooperative, unpleasant, incontinent
patient who never gives you a moments peace
if this is a private hire make sure your employment if djc
My mom also had a stroke. She was weak on the right side. She was also violent. It took a lot of concentration to change her pamper, her clothing, etc... and still be dodging her punches/slaps. Dad had to hold her hands while I did the cleaning.
Feeding? Can the person swallow food, grinded food or pureed? Do you know what to do if they start choking on their food? My dad experienced that a few times.
I agree. It would be best that you see the patient and then you can ask questions. I've had new caregivers come to our home. They always asked dad his history, what he can or cannot do. Sometimes, I chime in when I know that Dad wasn't being very truthful. Before seeing the patient, I would have a list of questions to ask.
How hard you find it will depend on what aspects of care you personally find most challenging. What sort of clients have you cared for before now? - what were their main difficulties, I mean.