ickytoes Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Does anyone have experience locally with people familiar with dementia caregivers and placement? Names that come to mind are Kerry Moon and Kassandra King. Please PM me with any information or impressions. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captnaselli Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 I had the opportunity of meeting Ms. Kassandra A. King yesterday at La Valentina where she is taking care of a very dear friend of mine. I found her to be very sincere and loving with her patients. you can contact her at: 619.777.0724 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Alicia has a memory care facility that I highly recommend if she has an opening. My instructions to my family are, that if the need arises, take me there. http://aliciaconvalescent.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ickytoes Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 What about specific background checks (public records, employment history, financial judgments, references)? Have these things checked out with the person recommended above? These things can be very revealing in the sense that anyone can present themselves as an authority, and border promotions, as we know, are common. Are there any visible red flags, gaps, etc? References must be verifiable by former employers with specific questions asked, such as, "would you rehire?" If not, what information are you willing to provide? What about significant complaints? I prefer caution, concrete facts and history, personal stability etc. over taking someone at their word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, ickytoes said: What about specific background checks (public records, employment history, financial judgments, references)? Have these things checked out with the person recommended above? These things can be very revealing in the sense that anyone can present themselves as an authority, and border promotions, as we know, are common. Are there any visible red flags, gaps, etc? References must be verifiable by former employers with specific questions asked, such as, "would you rehire?" If not, what information are you willing to provide? What about significant complaints? I prefer caution, concrete facts and history, personal stability etc. over taking someone at their word. Nothing wrong with caution, but I place a high value on recommendations from people who have used the services of whoever is being recommended. The approach you are suggesting requires the resources of an HR dept or of a detective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ickytoes Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 NO … not at all. Public records are generally free (at least for a trial period) and there is a great deal of information available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ickytoes Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Legal working status in Mexico? Verifiable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronopio Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 I pm'd you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 First, I do not know anyone who has been named as a caregiver in the above posts and have no positive or negative opinions about their caregiver skills and abilities. I am speaking in general terms as a licensed professional Registered Nurse from California and NYC . Being a paid a caregiver requires specific skills and temperament . Having a person taking care of someone you love and cherish, especially someone who might have dementia and be vulnerable, you must do thorough a ‘back ground check’ of that caregiver’s past employment . This check should include ‘validation’ of their work - places & dates, and several personal references, be either here in Mexico or NOB. One glowing reference is not sufficient. If a caregiver is not willing or able to provide specifics about their past work [ with proof ] , for me - this a red flag. As we all know, as some people age they have a greater sense of trust in others, which makes then vulnerable by a kind speaking and ‘sweet’ person who is offering them help or assistance . As a nurse I have encountered too many cases of elder abuse – I am not exclusively talking about physical abuse, although that sadly does occur including over-medicating to sedate an individual.. There is also financial abuse. A caregiver can gain the confidence of their client / patient and then gain access to their bank account, credit cards, etc.. Many a relative NOB or a local long time friend after the death of that person has found such a situation. As harsh as that may sound, it does happen - it HAS happened here locally . There are agencies in the north to report elder abuse, I am not sure what agency functions in that role here in Mexico, but there must be. . If a local person is a paid caregiver and a non-Mexican, they need to be a Permanente [ giving them the legal right to work for pay ] or specifically have a valid work permit if on a Visa or a Temporal.. Yes, it does take ‘ work ‘ to verify that the hired caregiver is who he/ she says they are and have the right skills and abilities to do this work. People I know do many references checks [ not just one ] on a pet sitter... certainly a caregiver who is entrusted to be responsible for the life and well being of a loved relative / friend/ human being should get the same effort to verify they will be well cared for by the proposed caregiver. Sorry this is such along post, but I think this is a very important topic.. we need to protect our friends and loved ones. [ sorry I can not get the sentences to line up correctly ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 42 minutes ago, ickytoes said: NO … not at all. Public records are generally free (at least for a trial period) and there is a great deal of information available. "References must be verifiable by former employers with specific questions asked, such as, "would you rehire?" If not, what information are you willing to provide? " That sort of information is not available in public records, and it's what I was referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Jackie said it all. Excellent response. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ickytoes Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 All it takes is a simple telephone call! There can be plenty gleaned from public records … both by what IS and IS NOT there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo1 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 A good attorney can access records that would be difficult for a non-legal person to obtain. For my loved ones, the price wouldn't be too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Yo1 said: A good attorney can access records that would be difficult for a non-legal person to obtain. For my loved ones, the price wouldn't be too high. Exactly. A "simple phone call" to a good attorney. End of problem, si? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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