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nun ya · ‎03-09-2010

On 3/11/2015 raven-blackbird said:
On 3/11/2015 croemer said:
On 3/11/2015 nunya said:
oh snap

This reminds me why I never post personal issues here.

Oh yeah...better be ready to jump and skip t miss the in-coming.

IF you're going to open up the can of worms..........don't get mad if people go fishin......................................raven

my worms stay in the can!

60sgirl · ‎11-24-2014

On 3/11/2015 JustJules said:
On 3/11/2015 mochachino said:
On 3/11/2015 JustJules said:
On 3/11/2015 HollyDays said:
So if a client asks you to bring your cat or your kids or your pet hamster, you oblige? The agency needs to train their employees better. You hear all kinds of horror stories about employees stealing, abusing the elderly etc. It's very weird that the supervisor showed little to no interest. You have no experience doing this yet they assign you to clients that need to be bathed?

Who said I had no experience bathing people? Just because I am not a licensed nurse, lots of people in the home health industry bath people...it's not something that requires a license.

sorry, but you are wrong. No person can walk in off the street, be sent to a patient's home, especially a male, with no other family members around, and bathe them. Who in their right mind would let that happen when the caregiver is not even trained on medical emergencies? You didn't know the man's medical history so what if bathing him caused a severe reaction?

Again, my mother has dementia and will not allow anyone family member or nurse to bathe her because she is afraid of water at this point in her disease and would scream and hit the person trying to bathe her.

No, you are wrong, and making assumptions about things. Bathing was not part of Leroy's care. As for patients that do require it, I am qualified and have proper training, I DO know their medical history, and did not just "walk in off the street" with sponge in hand ready to bathe people as you suggest. Ridiculous!!!!

nope, not wrong. Have been working with HHA , nurses, STNAs, aides of all kinds for 4 years. I know who does what, what qualifications they need, how they get paid and so on.

Your agency sounds more like just an employment agency rather than a health certified agency especially if you sad you talked to the supervisor and told her everything and she had no problems with you bringing a pet or screaming at the man about NOT being a prostitute.

ETA: NOT, ty croemer

I'm done with P.C. Just say what you mean and mean what you say. It's easier.

jessa · ‎04-19-2013

On 3/11/2015 jessa said:
On 3/11/2015 sophiamarie said: A new federal program is helping some of those who can’t afford a cell phone, to obtain one for free. Assurance Wireless and the state’s Public Utilities Commission are behind the phone giveaways, as part of the Lifeline Assistance Program.
 The Lifeline program is funded through contributions by telephone companies to the Universal Service Fund.
 This is open for those who receive:
<ul style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 2em; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"> <li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Supplemental Security Income</li> <li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Food stamps</li> <li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Medicaid</li> </ul> It is also open for those who earn less than $15,000 per year.


I think it's not even new it's been around for years.

Jules might be interested..........

"Since 1985, the Lifeline program has provided a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone service brings, including being able to connect to jobs, family and emergency services. In 2005, Lifeline discounts were made available to qualifying low-income consumers on pre-paid wireless service plans in addition to traditional landline service. Lifeline is part of the Universal Service Fund."

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http://www.fcc.gov/lifeline

croemer · ‎03-10-2010

Well technically NOT being a prostitute.

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MrsSweetieBear · ‎03-10-2010

On 3/11/2015 croemer said:
On 3/11/2015 mochachino said:
On 3/11/2015 croemer said:
On 3/11/2015 raven-blackbird said:
On 3/11/2015 croemer said:
wow...I learn everyday to be careful what I say here...suspicions run high. You may not believe a posters take on something but can we not be kinder in our response when Jules was not here attacking anyone?

croemer...............you know me well enough to know...........I don't give it unless it's given.........and it was...........so okay, we went there..................................raven

Yes I do know you and agree with most of your posts raven...but as I said I have not read all posts and surely missed things. I just am careful before I say someone's experience is made up...NOT accusing you of saying that though raven....but did read back enough to see some accused Jules of making this up...thats all.

I am trusting and know that has been used against me in some situations and can see how Jules may have been shocked. Also the care she is given...dogs can be used to help someone who is lonely and she may have felt she was brightening his day.

You are a kind poster Croemer so I would expect you to support this poster.

Dogs can help lonely people but only certified therapy dogs are TRAINED in every situation so as not to bring any harm. It takes up to 2 years to train a dog to do that. Her pet is not that dog. And no way would a home aide who comes for housekeeping duties should ever take it upon herself to bring a pet into a client's home.

TY and you are right...guess I was thinking along the lines of when I visit my mother at her assisted living/rehab and bring my doggy to brighten her day and how many love to see and pet my dog. You are correct it could lead to trouble in this situation.

Well I'm w/you on this croemer. I still love the idea of dogs being accessible to the elderly and infirm. My mom loved those visits from her fur granddog as well as other dogs brought into her assisted living center.

~Dogs are my favorite people and my favorite people are dogs.~

dreamytoo · ‎03-12-2010

I grew up in a home always helping my grandparents...this is how I was raised.

This is also how I ended up getting my "stalkers on walkers' while working as a server. I am a very compassionate person and would go the extra mile to help them. One man who had recently lost his wife would come in for breakfast every morning. One morning his hearing aid kept beeping, I told him it sounded like he needed new batteries...he agreed but said he didn't know how to put them in. I offered to help because I used to do it for my grandma...

If you want a laugh...I actually posted this here years ago. I was in KMart shopping when I suddenly heard a loud crash. I turned to corner to find an old man on the ground, his cart overturned and a walker a few feet away...he was already sitting upright, I called for an employee to get help...who quickly ran away. The man whispered to me really embarrassed, can you please help me put my legs back on. He had two prosthetic legs, and they had fallen off...it was gross and stinky but I helped him. For about a year after that, I would bump into him at the store and he would say there is my girlfriend and give me a big hug...those hugs started to get a bit grabby after a while if you get my drift ${#emotions_dlg.blushing}$ .

I really do think older men have a problem recognizing compassion for just what it is...they think entirely different than women.

Justina rae · ‎01-02-2015

I may have missed it in this thread but I'm curious to know how long the OP was working with this client.

dreamytoo · ‎03-12-2010

The home health agency that sent help when we were caring for my father did not require CNA's for things like bathing, dressing, changing etc.

croemer · ‎03-10-2010

On 3/11/2015 MrsSweetieBear said:
On 3/11/2015 croemer said:
On 3/11/2015 mochachino said:
On 3/11/2015 croemer said:
On 3/11/2015 raven-blackbird said:
On 3/11/2015 croemer said:
wow...I learn everyday to be careful what I say here...suspicions run high. You may not believe a posters take on something but can we not be kinder in our response when Jules was not here attacking anyone?

croemer...............you know me well enough to know...........I don't give it unless it's given.........and it was...........so okay, we went there..................................raven

Yes I do know you and agree with most of your posts raven...but as I said I have not read all posts and surely missed things. I just am careful before I say someone's experience is made up...NOT accusing you of saying that though raven....but did read back enough to see some accused Jules of making this up...thats all.

I am trusting and know that has been used against me in some situations and can see how Jules may have been shocked. Also the care she is given...dogs can be used to help someone who is lonely and she may have felt she was brightening his day.

You are a kind poster Croemer so I would expect you to support this poster.

Dogs can help lonely people but only certified therapy dogs are TRAINED in every situation so as not to bring any harm. It takes up to 2 years to train a dog to do that. Her pet is not that dog. And no way would a home aide who comes for housekeeping duties should ever take it upon herself to bring a pet into a client's home.

TY and you are right...guess I was thinking along the lines of when I visit my mother at her assisted living/rehab and bring my doggy to brighten her day and how many love to see and pet my dog. You are correct it could lead to trouble in this situation.

Well I'm w/you on this croemer. I still love the idea of dogs being accessible to the elderly and infirm. My mom loved those visits from her fur granddog as well as other dogs brought into her assisted living center.

You want to see the patients and those who live in assisted living perk up...bring a dog or any animal. I have seen those who are very quiet and hardly speak smile and seem years younger when they see my pet and others brought in.

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croemer · ‎03-10-2010

On 3/11/2015 dreamytoo said:
I grew up in a home always helping my grandparents...this is how I was raised.

This is also how I ended up getting my "stalkers on walkers' while working as a server. I am a very compassionate person and would go the extra mile to help them. One man who had recently lost his wife would come in for breakfast every morning. One morning his hearing aid kept beeping, I told him it sounded like he needed new batteries...he agreed but said he didn't know how to put them in. I offered to help because I used to do it for my grandma...

If you want a laugh...I actually posted this here years ago. I was in KMart shopping when I suddenly heard a loud crash. I turned to corner to find an old man on the ground, his cart overturned and a walker a few feet away...he was already sitting upright, I called for an employee to get help...who quickly ran away. The man whispered to me really embarrassed, can you please help me put my legs back on. He had two prosthetic legs, and they had fallen off...it was gross and stinky but I helped him. For about a year after that, I would bump into him at the store and he would say there is my girlfriend and give me a big hug...those hugs started to get a bit grabby after a while if you get my drift ${#emotions_dlg.blushing}$ .

I really do think older men have a problem recognizing compassion for just what it is...they think entirely different than women.

Yikes...I can see this happen...so disappointing huh?

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