Monday I interviewed two potential care-givers for dad. He sat in on the interview and listened, mostly. I asked questions for about an hour. I currently work as the recruiter for the software company where I work, so interviewing is something I have some experience with. I prefer the behavioral questions. Some I asked Monday were, Why do you prefer in-home care over a nursing facility? Tell me about a time you had to deal with an emergency. Tell me about a time you had a conflict with another person. Tell me about a time someone was not happy with your work (warranted or unwarranted); how did you handle that? And on and on they went. They both like to cook and bake. :) Dad just wants a hamburger patty and macaroni & cheese. One asked him, "Velveeta or Kraft?" He answered, "Kraft." I suspect it will be one of the first meals he has when he gets home.
These people have both done in-home care for years, and I will be able to visit with family members (references) of those they cared for. (On my to-do list.)
There are also individuals interested in helping with this, but I don't think I can handle the schedule. I need someone else to handle sick days and rescheduling and substitutes. I will visit with those interested, just to make sure I investigate all options.
I also phoned the Bank of Mansfield to set up any receiving of donations.
And, tonight, I am working on a project that's due tomorrow for a class I'm taking right now. I'm under the gun and paragraphs are not forming yet -- shoot! Sections aren't forming yet. :)
Thank you for reading -- and for your support and prayers for dad.
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