Im a private caregiver for client who is unable to self-transfer and now, is fast becoming nearly " dead weight" to transfer. I can't and won't do this any longer and have had to ask for help from another caregiver to do transfers. I'm probably going to be calling 911 to help today because there is no other caregiver available to help. What happens after 911 comes and does a transfer? They can't keep coming throughout the day of course. so what is the very next thing to do? Hospital? Arrangements are being made for assisted living but that will have to be an arranged day/time event. What is the very next step after 911? Is a rehab. facility the first next place? I dont think any patient can just " show up" at a rehab. facility- so is it hospital first? Who does the transport to hospital or assisted living? Family member is coordinating the assisted living arrangements but he's 7 hours away and today is likely going to be a 911 call. Thanks for your advice!
Like said, 911 won't continue to keep coming out just to help you transfer this person, as that is not their responsibility. They are there to help if someone has fallen and needs assistance getting up.
You are stuck between a rock and a hard place and it's time to get out now before you hurt yourself.
I would notify them in writing as well as a verbal notice.
The agency should then notify family that this is now a 2 person job.
If the agency refuses to acknowledge that you have stated that this is unsafe then you give your notice. (Or state that you can no longer work with this particular client on your own)
In some cases even with 2 people it is unsafe to do a 2 person transfer and appropriate equipment has to be used.
(Even though in a home equipment can be used by 1 person I think agencies would require 2 people. I know once I had to switch from a Sit to Stand for my Husband to a Hoyer the Hospice required 2 CNA's)
And no you can not constantly call 911 for transfer or Lift Assist.