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And she told me to sleep. Now I'm in trouble, wasn't suppose to sleep, but she told me to. Now what? My agency made me inactive. I might lose my job!!!
I think there is a little bit missing from your story but I'll answer your original question - I used to clean houses, and often the people I cleaned for were little old men/women who kept their home much too warm for someone who was actively working. I knew that by the second visit so I dressed in appropriate layers so I could strip down to jeans and a tank top when I got overheated. It is just common sense. Sleeping on the job is something that should have been discussed prior to your starting the job - in my opinion it is OK as long as you can wake easily if needed and you are still getting up to do the periodic checks expected of a night time caregiver. On the other hand some people feel that your shouldn't sleep on the job, and I personally would not. Can you get fired for either offence? I would hope that your agency would be more lenient than that if it is the first time there has been a complaint, but the client may seek a different caregiver.
Perhaps this just wasn't a good look - apparently sleeping on the couch in your underwear! Cwillie's idea about planning the clothing to be lighter would have to help. My knickers are more decent than most bather bottoms, but I still wouldn't wear them in public.
Apart from lifeguarding, cheerleading and the sort of place you and I probably wouldn't want to drink in anyway can you think of any work where shorts would be acceptable wear? I have been staring at the wall for five minutes trying to think of one and I'm stumped.
If you can demonstrate to your agency that you understand why they have a problem with your dressing inappropriately and going to sleep when at work, maybe they will agree to keep you for a further probationary period.
Trying to be fair, maybe you haven't had the training you should have had in the basics of professionalism at work. But the most basic of all is to have some common sense. You're at work, obviously you can't swan about in shorts, and you certainly can't go to sleep - no, not even if your sweet little old lady client WHO YOU'RE THERE TO LOOK AFTER (that's the clue) tells you to.
I would like to know how old you are? Because if young and new to the job, a little leeway can be made. If you have been doing this for a while, though, you should have known better. Lots of people work nights. So, they sleep during the day, Hard yes but not impossible. If you can't do nights, then don't accept the job.
Working overnights are either "resting shifts" where a caregiver can sleep lightly or doze while her patient is asleep or "awake night shifts" which are, obviously, when the caregiver is expected to stay awake all night. When I worked hospice and had a resting night shift I would doze on top of of a bed or sofa, not get too comfortable, and just let my eyes close. I never fell into a deep sleep and I would pop up at the first noise. Your company should have told you what kind of night shift it was. And I agree that your directions come from your company, not your patient. Not with something like this. If your patient's family told your company one thing, your patient may tell you something else. Always confirm with your company. Many times patients don't want to put the caregiver out or they feel bad that the caregiver has to stay up all night but the company is usually hired by the family who relays to the company their expectations which oftentimes are different than the patient's expectations. Always check with the company.
As for taking off your pants, that probably wasn't the most professional thing to do even if you did have on shorts. I remember I job I had in the middle of summer and the couple didn't use air conditioning. They had air conditioning but they just didn't use it. I took a picture of the thermostat when it hit 85* and I was working and moving around and sweating my fanny off. Miserable! But old people get cold and they don't like to turn the air on. So I sweated out those kinds of jobs. I'd carry a paper towel in my pocket to wipe my face and took a cool shower when I got home. But it's probably not a good idea to strip down if it's hot. I used to think twice about taking off my shoes but after 9 hours I felt it was OK to do so if I was there for the night. Even then though I knew I was technically out of uniform.
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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I used to clean houses, and often the people I cleaned for were little old men/women who kept their home much too warm for someone who was actively working. I knew that by the second visit so I dressed in appropriate layers so I could strip down to jeans and a tank top when I got overheated. It is just common sense.
Sleeping on the job is something that should have been discussed prior to your starting the job - in my opinion it is OK as long as you can wake easily if needed and you are still getting up to do the periodic checks expected of a night time caregiver. On the other hand some people feel that your shouldn't sleep on the job, and I personally would not.
Can you get fired for either offence? I would hope that your agency would be more lenient than that if it is the first time there has been a complaint, but the client may seek a different caregiver.
If it was a dementia patient, not the person in charge, so to speak.
If you can demonstrate to your agency that you understand why they have a problem with your dressing inappropriately and going to sleep when at work, maybe they will agree to keep you for a further probationary period.
Trying to be fair, maybe you haven't had the training you should have had in the basics of professionalism at work. But the most basic of all is to have some common sense. You're at work, obviously you can't swan about in shorts, and you certainly can't go to sleep - no, not even if your sweet little old lady client WHO YOU'RE THERE TO LOOK AFTER (that's the clue) tells you to.
I hope this works out for you.
As for taking off your pants, that probably wasn't the most professional thing to do even if you did have on shorts. I remember I job I had in the middle of summer and the couple didn't use air conditioning. They had air conditioning but they just didn't use it. I took a picture of the thermostat when it hit 85* and I was working and moving around and sweating my fanny off. Miserable! But old people get cold and they don't like to turn the air on. So I sweated out those kinds of jobs. I'd carry a paper towel in my pocket to wipe my face and took a cool shower when I got home. But it's probably not a good idea to strip down if it's hot. I used to think twice about taking off my shoes but after 9 hours I felt it was OK to do so if I was there for the night. Even then though I knew I was technically out of uniform.