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Date Posted: 13:28:22 06/08/00 Thu
Author: Donna
Subject: Re: Bed-ridden client
In reply to: Sandi 's message, "Bed-ridden client" on 09:33:16 06/08/00 Thu

> Hi All,
> I have an interview next week to meet with a
> bed-ridden lady. Her son lives with her & is going on
> vacation. She has 1 dog & says "lots of watering". She
> will be at the house of course, while I walk the dog &
> water. Have any of you done a job like this? I am a
> little nervous that this will become a "nursemaid"
> situation. I don't mind filling a water pitcher or
> getting a magazine or just chatting, but I don't do
> bedpans. She supposedly has other family members
> coming to care for these things, I'm wondering why
> they can't do the dog too? Any comments on this are
> welcome. I'm just not sure how to handle this one. I'm
> hoping to get this all clear at the interview. I need
> a nice way to let her know that I'm not a nurse.
> ~Sandi~


I say go for it. Just make sure when you go to meet her you are CRYSTAL CLEAR on what services you provide...how long your visits are, etc and that you WILL charge if you end up there extra time.

JMO :)

Donna

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  • Re: Bed-ridden client -- Sandy, 20:23:35 06/08/00 Thu
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