I live in the state of Washington. I was recently working for a client through and agency in home care. The client drinks constantly and fights with his wife. I was his caregiver,,but they had me taking care of her as well. Came to work one day and they accused me of stealing & 140.00. What are my rights?
I was totally unprepared for this roll when we first got the diagnosis and thought I can't do this but here we are almost five years later and with help from the support group and a few work shops we are stumbling are way through. It is like becoming a parent, just because you gave birth does not mean you are an excellent parent, trial and error, learn what works and what does not, every alzheimers victim is different but similar. My husband needs 24/7 watching and none of his family step up and offer any help, I feel very alone some days but then there are still moments when we cuddle and snuggle and that is what I will miss the most. Yes our life changed, retirement's not the way we had planned.
I hope my story will help some of you in your daily struggles.
I have bought them several items with their debt card and brought them receipts upon every occasion. Everything from Cigarettes to booze.
I am totally innocent . I am not able to work until I get this ONE phone call. So, I lose my insurance for the whole month and cannot work. It is not right that the caregiver has NO rights whatsoever. I understand about all the theft that some have done and taken advantage of the elderly. I am totally against that of course. But, when he does happen to someone that is accused for no reason,it is not right!
But, I think you need to check with your agency on what's happening, tell your side of the story, and hope that they know that you are telling the truth. Or is your agency the one that accused you of stealing from the clients? Again, hard to prove your innocence. Just good old fashion denial, swearing on the Bible, and put as much sincerity in your case. In the future, it would be best that you insist on NOT doing them as your client.