My worker came over today. I was in pretty bad shape, I gardened yesterday. Anyway, I told social services I needed help with the house. She was here four hours. She spent her time wanting to bring me things, offering to bathe me, shave me, massage me, dress me, run errands for me. I told HER and Social Services I need help with housework. In four hours she half assed cleaned the bathroom, didn't even sweep the floor, swept the floor in the livingroom and dusted HALF my furniture. The rest of the time she talked to me about my illness, played pseudo psychotherapist, blah blah blah. She was very nice BUT my house is still dirty. I could not believe when she left. Now how do I tell this very nice lady I JUST WANT MY HOUSE CLEANED ???????????
A very dear friend and I cleaned homes for many years. IF this is the job she is hired to do then she should go above and beyond her duty or be fired.
Tell her this way if you like:
1. Make a list of everything you want accomplished and each item listed MUST have your ok before she goes to the next item.
it is ok to check her work, any employer would do the same.
If you are not satisfied with her work performance you must tell her this. We had a family owned business for years and the one thing I did learn is that you place friendship second, work is always first when there is a paycheck involved. You are not obligated to carry on a conversation with her, she is getting paid to do work, not analyze or chit chat. If she wants to work, then fine, if she wants to chit chat, she needs to be let go and replaced by someone that is capable of being social but working the JOB.
THis person is taking advantage of yoru kindness and your illness. BE stern and be consistant!
jode
I whole heartedly agree with Jode. I had my own cleaning business for about 15 years. Make a list, ck it twice. LOL
yep, i totally agree. sometimes ya have to write it down. if she does not
I'm thinking that a lot of the houses she goes to, she probably does do things to take care of the patient. I'm not sure if they combine duties of these workers or not. It sure sounds like she thought she was there to be with you, doesn't it?
Maybe you should call Social Services and make sure they are clear on what you need. She would be fine if you needed help with bathing, hair washing, medicines, etc. But it sounds as if they sent you the wrong type of help.
I just re-read your post, Roxy, and you said you made it clear to her that what you needed was house cleaning. If she does the same thing next time, you should call Social Services and let them know she doesn't do what you need done. I''m sure they don't pay her to chat with you, unless she was a social worker.
I have a housekeeper who comes in every two weeks to clean my house. She is a real treasure. I've had her for almost 3 years, now, and I wouldn't give her up for anything. She even changes the sheets on the beds for me. And she leaves my house sparkling. She charges me each visit, and she's worth every cent and then some.
I sure hope you get this straightened out. I know how much you need the help and she needs to be doing the job you asked for.
Good Luck. Let us know how it goes next time.
Hugs,
Nini