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When I call in sick I’m not paid when my lady goes to hospital or rehab I don’t get paid! It’s wrong, I should at least be paid half my wages as I’m at there beck & call go out of my way have no life due to caring for her mom who lives with her.
Do you have a contract or written work agreement with this family who employs you, as you would with a company who gives you paid vacation time and sick leave? If not, you should think about discussing this matter with them otherwise it's doubtful you'd get paid at all for sick time.
Private caregivers don't seem to enjoy a lot of the benefits you'd get if working for a facility, like health insurance, paid time off and sick leave. As far as a 20 day or longer stint in rehab goes, I don't think anyone would be willing to pay you wages for that length of time when you were doing no caregiving. You'd have to set up a plan where you'd earn a personal day each pay period or something similar, and when those days are used up, you no longer get paid. You'd also then be free to work elsewhere.
Are you a private caregiver? Do you work for an agency?
These topics need to be addressed before you accept the job. Why would you expect to be paid if you aren’t working?
Rehab goes along with the territory of caring for the elderly. Some people do pay their caregiver to retain them. Others can’t afford to pay them for additional hours or they don’t feel it’s necessary to do so.
Suppose you worked in a restaurant and they had a kitchen fire. They closed their restaurant for repairs. The wait staff will not be paid or collecting tips because they aren’t working. It’s unfortunate, but that’s life.
I assume you’re working at an hourly rate. You’re not getting paid a salary. You are only going to be paid for the hours that you work.
You would have to have a specific contract with your employer to have a specific arrangement.
The best situation happens only if both parties are happy. Don’t stay in a job where you aren’t satisfied. The reverse is true as well. The person who hired you also deserves to be satisfied with your service.
Best wishes to you in finding a job that suits your needs.
Is anyone forcing you to be a caregiver? Nope! You chose this profession. Elderly people go to rehab. Surely, this isn’t a surprise for you. You don’t sound satisfied with your work. Maybe it’s time for you to consider working in a different field. Ask yourself what do you want? Stable work hours? Or a job that you may have unexpected time off. There are compromises in life. Are you willing to accept these compromises or do you want a sure thing? You can’t complain about someone going into rehab. I’m sure they would love to not have to participate in rehab. No one is going to rehab to inconvenience your life. Unfortunately, it’s part of growing older. No one wishes to have a bitter or unhappy caregiver who feels like they have a right to demand pay for hours that they aren’t working. Sure, it would be great if your employer would pay you to keep you employed if you are providing good care. The truth is that caregivers are a dime a dozen and you can be replaced in a heartbeat. No one is irreplaceable. Most people don’t get everything they want in a job. Not even the boss. Plenty of bosses have to do the job themselves if a worker doesn’t show up to work that day.
Are you an employee? I wasn't 100% sure from your question.
"beck & call go out of my way"
"no life due to caring for her mom who lives with her"
If you work directly for a client, as a casual, then no sick leave would be typical. No work, no pay - (either due to yourself or the client cancelling).
But.. Do you live in? Or come most days? Are you expected to work for the household (the clients's Mom??) when your client is away?
Have I got this right?
If your are indeed still working for the household, then yes, it would seem reasonable you are still paid.
Seems your job needs to be defined clearer. If you work for ONE person or work for the household?
Tell you client what you need/expect. I would think, if your client can afford to pay one half wages to keep you that she/he would do so. If they cannot afford it you may have to make a choice as to whether or not to move on. Your services are much needed in our times.
Are u a live in, there are Labor Laws to protect you.
If you are a daily, hourly paid aide, you probably have don't have a leg to stand on without a contract. I would not pay you for sick time, someone else has to do your job. Your client being in the hospital/rehab? The only poster I know who paid her caregiver half pay while client was in the hospital/rehab was because she was going to lose a very good aide if she didn't.
I would think if your at her beck and call your being paid for that, so nice when ur. Check ur labor laws, you may be entitled to time and a half over 40 hrs. I bet ur being paid under the table.
When u work the kind of job you do, benefits are not given. When your interviewed you make the person aware you work a certain hours a day for a certain price. When you leave, ur day is over. Have it in writing.
Do you work independently or an agency? Do you have a contract? There are Labor Laws that are designed to protect you have you looked into the laws in your State? A little more detail to your question or added to your profile might help get better answers.
I will say right now if you are a "live in" and are getting "free room and board" the next time the person you are caring for goes into the hospital submit your resignation if you do not want to do it now. "Free room and board" is not proper compensation for working .
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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Private caregivers don't seem to enjoy a lot of the benefits you'd get if working for a facility, like health insurance, paid time off and sick leave. As far as a 20 day or longer stint in rehab goes, I don't think anyone would be willing to pay you wages for that length of time when you were doing no caregiving. You'd have to set up a plan where you'd earn a personal day each pay period or something similar, and when those days are used up, you no longer get paid. You'd also then be free to work elsewhere.
These topics need to be addressed before you accept the job. Why would you expect to be paid if you aren’t working?
Rehab goes along with the territory of caring for the elderly. Some people do pay their caregiver to retain them. Others can’t afford to pay them for additional hours or they don’t feel it’s necessary to do so.
Suppose you worked in a restaurant and they had a kitchen fire. They closed their restaurant for repairs. The wait staff will not be paid or collecting tips because they aren’t working. It’s unfortunate, but that’s life.
I assume you’re working at an hourly rate. You’re not getting paid a salary. You are only going to be paid for the hours that you work.
You would have to have a specific contract with your employer to have a specific arrangement.
The best situation happens only if both parties are happy. Don’t stay in a job where you aren’t satisfied. The reverse is true as well. The person who hired you also deserves to be satisfied with your service.
Best wishes to you in finding a job that suits your needs.
"beck & call go out of my way"
"no life due to caring for her mom who lives with her"
If you work directly for a client, as a casual, then no sick leave would be typical. No work, no pay - (either due to yourself or the client cancelling).
But.. Do you live in?
Or come most days?
Are you expected to work for the household (the clients's Mom??) when your client is away?
Have I got this right?
If your are indeed still working for the household, then yes, it would seem reasonable you are still paid.
Seems your job needs to be defined clearer. If you work for ONE person or work for the household?
If you are a daily, hourly paid aide, you probably have don't have a leg to stand on without a contract. I would not pay you for sick time, someone else has to do your job. Your client being in the hospital/rehab? The only poster I know who paid her caregiver half pay while client was in the hospital/rehab was because she was going to lose a very good aide if she didn't.
I would think if your at her beck and call your being paid for that, so nice when ur. Check ur labor laws, you may be entitled to time and a half over 40 hrs. I bet ur being paid under the table.
When u work the kind of job you do, benefits are not given. When your interviewed you make the person aware you work a certain hours a day for a certain price. When you leave, ur day is over. Have it in writing.
Do you have a contract?
There are Labor Laws that are designed to protect you have you looked into the laws in your State?
A little more detail to your question or added to your profile might help get better answers.
I will say right now if you are a "live in" and are getting "free room and board" the next time the person you are caring for goes into the hospital submit your resignation if you do not want to do it now. "Free room and board" is not proper compensation for working .