Guest guest Posted April 16, 2003 Report Share Posted April 16, 2003 Hello Everyone, I seem to be having a lot of trouble lately finding decent pca's. I know that the job is very personal and most people aren't really qualified to do the job but at least in the past I could get by. Now it seems that everyone that comes to interview or work is a MAJOR freak. Does everyone have this problem? Does anyone notice over the past year or so that the quality of pca's has gone down too? Thanks, _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2003 Report Share Posted April 16, 2003 , The quality of PCA's I'm hiring is excellent. The overall pool has even gotten better I think because there are so many people looking for work. Where do you live? How do you advertise? What do you pay? I'd be happy to strategize with you. I have a crew of 7 and 4 back up people. They're all wonderful. Alana At 12:07 PM 4/16/03 -0500, you wrote: >Hello Everyone, >I seem to be having a lot of trouble lately finding decent pca's. >I know that the job is very personal and most people aren't really >qualified to do the job but at least in the past I could get by. >Now it seems that everyone that comes to interview or work is a MAJOR >freak. Does everyone have this problem? Does anyone notice over the past >year or so that the quality of pca's has gone down too? >Thanks, > > >__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 I have a question for those of you who have husbands and pca's. Does your attendant make your bed, even though you share it with someone? Or do they feel they don't have to and your husband should do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Reading all these posts, I'm amazed that so many of you hire your aides. Everyone I know is hooked up with an agency and the agency sends the aide. Naturally, if we don't like someone, we ask for someone else. If the aide is sick or goes on vacation, it's the agency's responsibility to replace the aide, whether it's one day or one month, or whatever. I have heard of the Independent Living Center providing a program whereby you hire your own aide, which is a great thing, but they are not responsible for backup. Then, what do you do? Also, does Medicaid pay for your PCA if you're legally married? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Kendra, trust me, as you know, I and others know the hassle of finding good attendants. I completely agree w/ alana---get somebody who is referred to you if at all possible. i unfortunately have not been able to find this in the south bay, leading to hassles. i finally found 2 pca's who had experience, but they are very difficult to work with and as much as i communicate my needs to them, its never right--ie late for work, things not being done or not being done as Id like. so, my search continues. Thankfully my live in, who ive known for a yr and recommended (others like her as well for a pca) is great, but very busy so she no longer does my main shifts--mainly just sleeps there and does my wknds. I too am having the problem of filling the time in the shift to get things done, such as housework. in the am, i often get up at 5:45am to leave by 7am, so by the time i leave, there still may need to be more done around the house, but i have to go to school or work. on my longer shift days i feel like i have to sit around and wait while they do housework before i can leave the house. im not sure its wise to leave somebody i just met in my home alone considering ive had previous attendants steal---do any of you leave your pca's alone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 because almost all of my attendants are people who are friends of other people i know, there's a fair amount of peer pressure built in to not screw me over. that's why i encourage people to hire amongst their community...friends of friends, friends of colleagues... yes, when i leave before chores are done that don't require my presence, i leave my attendants with a verbal or written list depending on the individual. if they drive me, they come back and finish. if i know they're slow, i tell them to sign out by a certain time. >my longer shift days i feel like i have to sit around and wait while >they do housework before i can leave the house. im not sure its >wise to leave somebody i just met in my home alone considering ive >had previous attendants steal---do any of you leave your pca's alone? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Wow, it's the exact opposite for me. Having friends of other friends or relatives made it harder for me to get what I wanted done. It was the " familiarity " issue that made it hard to rope em back into " professional " mode. They had an aire about them that made them relax way too far. How did you manage keeping private matters private or insist they do something in the way you wanted things done; for example: you ask for half a cup of cool water and they bring you a full cup of hot water? You kindly tell them again and they simply say " water's water! " . Keeping a PCA in a professional mannerism is what works best for me. Angie On 2005.09.12 17:27, alrt@... wrote: > because almost all of my attendants are people who are friends of other > people i know, there's a fair amount of peer pressure built in to not screw > me over. that's why i encourage people to hire amongst their > community...friends of friends, friends of colleagues... > > yes, when i leave before chores are done that don't require my presence, i > leave my attendants with a verbal or written list depending on the > individual. if they drive me, they come back and finish. if i know > they're slow, i tell them to sign out by a certain time. > > >my longer shift days i feel like i have to sit around and wait while > >they do housework before i can leave the house. im not sure its > >wise to leave somebody i just met in my home alone considering ive > >had previous attendants steal---do any of you leave your pca's alone? > > > > > > > A FEW RULES > > * The list members come from many backgrounds, ages and beliefs So all > members most be tolerant and respectful to all members. > > * Some adult language and topics (like sexual health, swearing..) may > occur occasionally in emails. Over use of inappropriate language will > not be allowed. If your under 16 ask your parents/gaurdian before you > join the list. > > * No SPAMMING or sending numerous emails unrelated to the topics of > spinal muscular atrophy, health, and the daily issues of the disabled. > > Post message: > Subscribe: -subscribe > Unsubscribe: -unsubscribe > > List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... > > > > > oogroups.com > > List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Gosh, if anyone ever said " water's water " in such a situation with me I would not be a happy camper. What a terrible attitude to have if you're working for someone. I would handle that situation by repeating my original request and explaining why. (I.E. " I would like to drink cool water because I'm feeling warm and I can only lift half a glass because a full glass is too heavy. " ) I find that people remember easier and are more understanding when you explain things to them so it doesn't seem like you're just asking for obnoxious requests. <3 Kendra > > because almost all of my attendants are people who are friends of other > > people i know, there's a fair amount of peer pressure built in to not screw > > me over. that's why i encourage people to hire amongst their > > community...friends of friends, friends of colleagues... > > > > yes, when i leave before chores are done that don't require my presence, i > > leave my attendants with a verbal or written list depending on the > > individual. if they drive me, they come back and finish. if i know > > they're slow, i tell them to sign out by a certain time. > > > > >my longer shift days i feel like i have to sit around and wait while > > >they do housework before i can leave the house. im not sure its > > >wise to leave somebody i just met in my home alone considering ive > > >had previous attendants steal---do any of you leave your pca's alone? > > > > > > > > > > > > A FEW RULES > > > > * The list members come from many backgrounds, ages and beliefs So all > > members most be tolerant and respectful to all members. > > > > * Some adult language and topics (like sexual health, swearing..) may > > occur occasionally in emails. Over use of inappropriate language will > > not be allowed. If your under 16 ask your parents/gaurdian before you > > join the list. > > > > * No SPAMMING or sending numerous emails unrelated to the topics of > > spinal muscular atrophy, health, and the daily issues of the disabled. > > > > Post message: > > Subscribe: -subscribe > > Unsubscribe: -unsubscribe > > > > List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@a... > > > > > > > > > > oogroups.com > > > > List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@a... > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 I do explain why and on that particular day it made no difference to that woman PCA. She then added that she was due to the next client earlier and therefore didn't have time to diddle doddle with such meanial things. I lost my cool and told her that if she wants to get an early start then leave! It was one of the worst PCA's I ever had next to the pee-lady. Angie On 2005.09.12 17:50, Kendra wrote: > Gosh, if anyone ever said " water's water " in such a situation with me > I would not be a happy camper. What a terrible attitude to have if > you're working for someone. I would handle that situation by repeating > my original request and explaining why. (I.E. " I would like to drink > cool water because I'm feeling warm and I can only lift half a glass > because a full glass is too heavy. " ) I find that people remember > easier and are more understanding when you explain things to them so > it doesn't seem like you're just asking for obnoxious requests. > > <3 Kendra > > > > > because almost all of my attendants are people who are friends of > > other > > > > people i know, there's a fair amount of peer pressure built in to > > not screw > > > > me over. that's why i encourage people to hire amongst their > > > community...friends of friends, friends of colleagues... > > > > > > yes, when i leave before chores are done that don't require my > > presence, i > > > > leave my attendants with a verbal or written list depending on the > > > individual. if they drive me, they come back and finish. if i know > > > they're slow, i tell them to sign out by a certain time. > > > > > > >my longer shift days i feel like i have to sit around and wait while > > > >they do housework before i can leave the house. im not sure its > > > >wise to leave somebody i just met in my home alone considering ive > > > >had previous attendants steal---do any of you leave your pca's alone? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > A FEW RULES > > > > > > * The list members come from many backgrounds, ages and beliefs So all > > > members most be tolerant and respectful to all members. > > > > > > * Some adult language and topics (like sexual health, swearing..) may > > > occur occasionally in emails. Over use of inappropriate language will > > > not be allowed. If your under 16 ask your parents/gaurdian before you > > > join the list. > > > > > > * No SPAMMING or sending numerous emails unrelated to the topics of > > > spinal muscular atrophy, health, and the daily issues of the disabled. > > > > > > Post message: > > > Subscribe: -subscribe > > > Unsubscribe: -unsubscribe > > > > > > List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@a... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > oogroups.com > > > > > > List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@a... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 that was a problem in my 1st 5 years of hiring. 23 years in, it's not a problem unless i'm lax. i define my expectations clearly, let them know i'm very particular, ask that they suggest ways of doing things differently which i often adopt, encourage them to ask if they don't understand why i do something a certain way, and i let them know which things i am or am not particular about. if something bothers me, we problem-solve, and we do the same for them. >Wow, it's the exact opposite for me. Having friends of other friends or >relatives made it harder for me to get what I wanted done. It was the > " familiarity " issue that made it hard to rope em back into " professional " >mode. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 chuck leaves for work before i even start getting up. my attendants make the bed. on weekends it depends on who's cooking or busy with other household stuff. if i or my attendant feels we're carrying an unreasonably bigger load, we say something. chuck does the same. our standards are very different - that's the more contentious issue. >I have a question for those of you who have husbands and pca's. Does your >attendant make your bed, even though you share it with someone? Or do they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 My hubby is my pca right now but I do hire someone to clean. We don't want her to make the bed though. Hubby does it every morning like nothin'! Aunt617@... wrote: I have a question for those of you who have husbands and pca's. Does your attendant make your bed, even though you share it with someone? Or do they feel they don't have to and your husband should do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 I used to hire ppl for my PCA and it was hard to find back up, but then my dear ol' sis came into the picture in those times. I thought when I got married there would be no way I would want hubby to be my full time helper, but he has been for a while and it works out so much better. I can work and not worry about when I can get up, have the potty break, etc...it all works out soooo well. Currently he can be paid for being my pca and we are legally married, but it will be cut off any day now as we are making too much money to qualify. We're still not rich or anything, but it should work out ok. We'll see! Aunt617@... wrote: Reading all these posts, I'm amazed that so many of you hire your aides. Everyone I know is hooked up with an agency and the agency sends the aide. Naturally, if we don't like someone, we ask for someone else. If the aide is sick or goes on vacation, it's the agency's responsibility to replace the aide, whether it's one day or one month, or whatever. I have heard of the Independent Living Center providing a program whereby you hire your own aide, which is a great thing, but they are not responsible for backup. Then, what do you do? Also, does Medicaid pay for your PCA if you're legally married? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 None of the insurance my husband had/has through work or my Medicare have *ever* covered PCAs for me. Jenn Simone Egerter wrote: >Do any of you have private insurance that covers PCAs? > I've called a few people today and they all tell me I >have to have state insurance, which I don't have. >HELP! >Simone > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Isn't it expensive without insurance? Seems unfair that a need disabled people have has to cost so much when we are unable to work, or require some assistance so that we can work or just do simple things. Simone --- Jenn Malatesta <nekrosys@...> wrote: > None of the insurance my husband had/has through > work or my Medicare > have *ever* covered PCAs for me. > > Jenn > > Simone Egerter wrote: > > >Do any of you have private insurance that covers > PCAs? > > I've called a few people today and they all tell > me I > >have to have state insurance, which I don't have. > >HELP! > >Simone > > > > > Album: http://community.webshots.com/user/ssegerter Website: http://www.geocities.com/sunshine9573 " Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved. " __________________________________ - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 When I had private ins I was told having a pca wasn't medically needed. They would only cover once in a while if I had an open wound, just got out of the hospital or somthing life threatening. I thought not being able to use the bathroom was pretty much life threatening, but what can ya do? heh I was only hoping to get someone one time a day just for an hour, but nope, never could with private ins. I even had doctors write notes stating it was needed, but it was never accepted under private insurance " rules. " Simone Egerter <sunshine9573@...> wrote: Do any of you have private insurance that covers PCAs? I've called a few people today and they all tell me I have to have state insurance, which I don't have. HELP! Simone Album: http://community.webshots.com/user/ssegerter Website: http://www.geocities.com/sunshine9573 " Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved. " __________________________________ - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail. A FEW RULES * The list members come from many backgrounds, ages and beliefs So all members most be tolerant and respectful to all members. * Some adult language and topics (like sexual health, swearing..) may occur occasionally in emails. Over use of inappropriate language will not be allowed. If your under 16 ask your parents/gaurdian before you join the list. * No SPAMMING or sending numerous emails unrelated to the topics of spinal muscular atrophy, health, and the daily issues of the disabled. Post message: Subscribe: -subscribe Unsubscribe: -unsubscribe List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... oogroups.com List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Yes, it's terribly expensive. That's why I am forced to rely on my husband for all my personal care. Jenn Simone Egerter wrote: >Isn't it expensive without insurance? Seems unfair >that a need disabled people have has to cost so much >when we are unable to work, or require some assistance >so that we can work or just do simple things. > >Simone > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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