About a month ago I got a job where I take elderly people out on outings. Many of them use wheelchairs, walkers and canes.
Yesterday I had three clients with me, and we stopped at a gas station so they could use the bathroom. One elderly woman (who does not need assistance when toileting) was using the bathroom, meanwhile I walked another client to car. Went back to store, elderly woman was standing outside the store, I asked if she was ready to get in car, and she said 'yes', so I walked her to the car.
Upon dropping her off at her home, I realize her purse (it only had $3 in it) and cane are gone.
I went back to gas station, but they were gone, and staff said no one had turned them in. So someone must have taken them.
I apologized to her daughter who she lives with, and said I'll pay for replacements. My boss says no, the company will cover.
Cane was bought at pharmacy, could be a few hundred $ to replace.
Should I pay for replacements, or let company pay?
2007-12-22
00:11:55
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Joy_Brigade
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