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I am beginning to think Brian is going to go a LOT further with this than we previous thought/planned. That is great news in a lot of ways, but also a game changer.
Since things at home have thus far been a lot easier to modify than I had thought earlier on, and I am confident we can keep getting that part dealt with, including motorized wheelchair/ used van (once he fully realizes we need those things...) My greatest concern at the moment is home care.
We are not even close (well, as we speak, anyway as we know that could all change ASAP) to needing 24/7 care right at this moment. It's not easy but even working full time I can meet Brian's needs.
However, I realize that will change. I am thinking a private hire when that time comes. I have done the work myself back in the day, first as a CNA, then as an LPN. I know the home care agencies have a 100% markup - as in if the carer makes $15.00 they get $30.00 an hour. Between that and the quality of staff I have seen, thanks but no thanks to agencies.
Aside from the obvious of background and reference checks, I am wondering if people here with experience in private hires might have some words of wisdom?
I would actually be open to a lot of different arrangements, including live out and live in, live in weekdays only, etc. I do know I will continue to work at my job. For one thing, Brian has informed me firmly he would never have it any other way. He said my job is a good one and something he wants me to have when he is gone.
Since things at home have thus far been a lot easier to modify than I had thought earlier on, and I am confident we can keep getting that part dealt with, including motorized wheelchair/ used van (once he fully realizes we need those things...) My greatest concern at the moment is home care.
We are not even close (well, as we speak, anyway as we know that could all change ASAP) to needing 24/7 care right at this moment. It's not easy but even working full time I can meet Brian's needs.
However, I realize that will change. I am thinking a private hire when that time comes. I have done the work myself back in the day, first as a CNA, then as an LPN. I know the home care agencies have a 100% markup - as in if the carer makes $15.00 they get $30.00 an hour. Between that and the quality of staff I have seen, thanks but no thanks to agencies.
Aside from the obvious of background and reference checks, I am wondering if people here with experience in private hires might have some words of wisdom?
I would actually be open to a lot of different arrangements, including live out and live in, live in weekdays only, etc. I do know I will continue to work at my job. For one thing, Brian has informed me firmly he would never have it any other way. He said my job is a good one and something he wants me to have when he is gone.