? How would you quit? UPDATE**POST 46

[Dar]

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I did it.... i QUIT

I told them that I have another job offer .. a full time position... and then I "inquired" about the standard of care... she knows all about it and it does not seem to bother her... she said they are on the edge of the ministry standards and honestly they cant afford to pay everyone to do the job up to "my" standards... it would take to long and she would need to hire more people and she cant afford that...

 

[debilorrah]

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Good for you and how sad for those residents. I am very glad you stood up for your morals!!!! Not many would! Now I hope you really do have another job lined up.

 

[Cindiloohoo]

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Good for you and how sad for those residents. I am very glad you stood up for your morals!!!! Not many would! Now I hope you really do have another job lined up.

ABSOLUTELY!! I'm proud of ya Dar!!

 

[Deanner03]

You did the right thing. I'm not familiar with Ontario, but if if there is an adult protective services or a senior care ombudsman (or department of human/social services) I'd report it. IMMEDIATELY. These people are being ABUSED according to standards of care.

It's not an easy place to be in.

I'm a Licensed Practical Nurse studying for my RN, btw.

 

[debilorrah]

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I used to be the Administrator for an Assisted Living facility. It is not easy work at all, and if you are leaning toward geriatric care, my hat goes off to you!!! Old people are so real. They have a lot to teach us and we should listen.

 

[Dar]

awww thanks guys...

Cindyloowoo: yes I do have another job lined up.. I have been working at the second job all week its doing private home care I can set my own hours and only work M-F 9-5 If I want.. but because those are prime hours i wont get full time hours... so i do the early shift... from 530am - 230pm .. and if i get called in and they ask me to cover cause someone called in sick.. i get time and a half no matter what for that call

 

[redhen]

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Glad you did it! What a crummy attitude she has... kinda like "ooh well"... thats not cool when dealing with peoples LIVES! Ugh... it irks me to NO end... those elderly are defensless!!..

 

[Dar]

Oh she played off my guilt complex and suckered me into working ALL of my weekend shifts until she can hire someone

 

[Opa]

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We sure are. I saw myself looking back at me in the mirror this morning and I'm pretty sure it wasn't a mirage.

 

[debilorrah]

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We sure are. I saw myself looking back at me in the mirror this morning and I'm pretty sure it wasn't a mirage.

Sam my dear, I am talking about REALLY old people. Over 90..... You have a ways to go before you fall in that category, though I would love to be around at ANYTIME.