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I think if it is overwhelming it should not be done at ANY price, but you ask for a raise by telling the people that you were hired to care-give for one person, and that the addition of one more is more than you can handle.
If you choose to try to handle it for a while you can tell them that you "cannot continue to care for TWO people for the price of caring for ONE person." Then you say "In order for me to continue to attempt this job, which in fact may be too overwhelming for me to handle, I will require the salary of ____________$ per hour".
It is a simple two sentences. The best way is the honest way. It is short, sweet and makes your expectations known and very clear. Good luck!
Tell whoever pays you that you need to have a talk about how the ‘trial’ has turned out. There are two issues: - If the work is ‘overwhelming’, there needs to be help with the work. Do you need more hours? Another worker to help with some jobs for a few hours a day or a week? Some things sent out (washing?) or brought in (food)? - If the work can be ‘do-able’ but there is obviously more of it and it is more tiring, you need to be paid more per hour. Your rate of pay seems like it might be reasonable locally, but perhaps a supplementary worker might do cleaning or washing tasks that would have a lower rate.
This is a reminder that ‘trial periods’ should always be set up with a date for reassessment about the results of the ‘trial’.
If it is overwhelming @35 dollars per hour, it’s going to be overwhelming @100 dollars per hour. 2 caregivers are needed. Part time hours with a raise for the 2 people and they hire someone else for the other part time.
Tell them caring for two people is too much. That the sister will need her own caregiver. I would not take on anymore than ur comfortable with. $35 caring for one person is pretty good.
Taking care of 2 people in their 90s seems very difficult. As others mentions, at any pay rate, it's tough! I would ask for a helper of some sort and/or more hours (unless you're already maxed out on hours).
Tell them the trail time is now over and show up with an employment contract, one for each of them. I agree that caring for 2 people may be hard at any wage, so have the discussion about hiring a second person. If they balk at signing the contract or paying for 2 people then resign but don't leave without getting any and all pay due to you.
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.
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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.
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You don't ask, you tell them. You are being taken advantage of.
If you choose to try to handle it for a while you can tell them that you "cannot continue to care for TWO people for the price of caring for ONE person." Then you say "In order for me to continue to attempt this job, which in fact may be too overwhelming for me to handle, I will require the salary of ____________$ per hour".
It is a simple two sentences. The best way is the honest way. It is short, sweet and makes your expectations known and very clear.
Good luck!
There are two issues:
- If the work is ‘overwhelming’, there needs to be help with the work. Do you need more hours? Another worker to help with some jobs for a few hours a day or a week? Some things sent out (washing?) or brought in (food)?
- If the work can be ‘do-able’ but there is obviously more of it and it is more tiring, you need to be paid more per hour. Your rate of pay seems like it might be reasonable locally, but perhaps a supplementary worker might do cleaning or washing tasks that would have a lower rate.
This is a reminder that ‘trial periods’ should always be set up with a date for reassessment about the results of the ‘trial’.
I would be honest and say that it’s too much work for one person to handle.
Ask for a second caregiver to help, so that you can perform your duties to the best of your abilities.
Best of luck.