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<blockquote data-quote="Smithmom" data-source="post: 741244" data-attributes="member: 23371"><p>Tired out... I know the problem of finding aides exists everywhere. It is slightly less of a problem for institutions like nursing homes. I'll throw out a couple of thoughts. But first I think the key is what you and your son have to offer beyond a meager salary. And I wouldn't at all say that you should be looking for someone who might look for a fast food job. Not that it is your job to find aides but the reality is that the agency isn't doing it. So there are a lot of people finding their own aides and having them sign up with the agency. I see classified ads by parents frequently. Often on care.com for example. Keep in mind that the agency still has to do the fingerprint and background check. You're just steering people to them. I would word the ad to offer an opportunity for experience working with the disabled, to offer a medical experience reference, a job coaching experience or anything else you can offer. Other places I would call and advertise:</p><p>Nursing/ nurse's aides schools</p><p>Any kind of college for that matter</p><p>Religious organizations, churches, etc</p><p>Unemployed/ networking groups (an older person might be with you for a longer term)</p><p>A parent support group of disabled kids</p><p>A nanny support group</p><p></p><p>I don't know what you've tried but job sharing, a morning person and an evening person seems common. Maybe offer free room and board in exchange for extra hours? </p><p></p><p>I agree that the key to the long term for you and I may start with finding compatible roommates.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Smithmom, post: 741244, member: 23371"] Tired out... I know the problem of finding aides exists everywhere. It is slightly less of a problem for institutions like nursing homes. I'll throw out a couple of thoughts. But first I think the key is what you and your son have to offer beyond a meager salary. And I wouldn't at all say that you should be looking for someone who might look for a fast food job. Not that it is your job to find aides but the reality is that the agency isn't doing it. So there are a lot of people finding their own aides and having them sign up with the agency. I see classified ads by parents frequently. Often on care.com for example. Keep in mind that the agency still has to do the fingerprint and background check. You're just steering people to them. I would word the ad to offer an opportunity for experience working with the disabled, to offer a medical experience reference, a job coaching experience or anything else you can offer. Other places I would call and advertise: Nursing/ nurse's aides schools Any kind of college for that matter Religious organizations, churches, etc Unemployed/ networking groups (an older person might be with you for a longer term) A parent support group of disabled kids A nanny support group I don't know what you've tried but job sharing, a morning person and an evening person seems common. Maybe offer free room and board in exchange for extra hours? I agree that the key to the long term for you and I may start with finding compatible roommates. [/QUOTE]
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