....or am I dreaming? The question is pretty self explanatory. As an example, just the other day, I had a co-worker refuse a request from a resident and the director, to take on that resident and give her a shower that morning. Instead of listening to the med-tech from the previous shift, and the rest of the staff, that she was being asked to take on another resident, she complained about having two showers and her load that morning. She said it is my responsibility for that resident and I had to deal with it. To top it off I had a coworker, (who was my partner on the floor) come in late without notifying the rest of the community. Therefore we were short staffed, I had 6 showers because we were not sure my partner was to arrive at that time.
She knew I needed the help, but seemed to care less. The other caregiver was standing there. Eventually nothing came about and I just went and did the shower, because Iwas so frustrated. I told them I have never showered this resident. The resident knew that as well, and was upset when I told her that the person she requested refused to give her a shower. Eventually push came to shove because call lights were going off like mad. That one caregiver who refused to shower and help me out, kept calling on the walkie, that I have calls going off and wondering why I was not there. I told her I was giving that one shower. Eventually, the third caregiver came down to help. Finally..the fourth caregiver showed up an hour late.
This job paid $10.00 an hour with decent benefits. I have been in jobs that paid more and for some reason they were more willing. Is it me, or not.. I hope it is me..:)
