I have been taking care of a woman in home health for a week and half, she is Mormon and wants me to take her to church because she cant go herself. I am not comfortable with that, I do not even want to walk into a mormon church, I want nothing to do with them. what should I do?
the next part, her daughter has power of attorney, and is keeps saying she will bring me my W2 forms, I asked her again today about them she said they would be there when I got there, they never showed up, what should I do?
next, her mom is very sick, and I feel she needs to be put in the nursing home, I had to go to the food bank today to get her food. her daughter wont do anything for her, I brought her laundry home and sat here for 2 days washing her clothes. she fell this morning and has been very sick, when I called her daughter I told her, she acted like she could care less, what should I do?
2007-07-31 13:24:23 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the forms I am talking about are the forms I need to get paid, to take the taxes out of my check etc.
2007-07-31 13:33:52 · update #1
~some of us dont require to be paid to do such things as getting free food from a food bank for an elderly lady ~ Or to do her washing~ These people built the country we live in~Sho respect and dont always expect rewards for your labour~ Let love be your motivation!
2007-07-31 13:34:59 · answer #1 · answered by *~Ariel Brigalow Moondust~* 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
For the W2 forms you can contact the IRS.
If you drive the woman to the doctor, I would set up a time to speak with the doctor the next time you take her in. The doctor could write a referal for a home evaluation that would determine if she indeed needs nursing home care. Perhaps the county health department could assist you with this?
As for taking her to church, that is a difficult question. I would ask another member to take her. Or, you can take her and bear your testimony at their fast and testimony meeting saying that "you know the church is NOT true, that Joseph Smith is not a prophet, that he saw a demon and not an angel, etc..." It would make for an entertaining church service.
2007-08-01 14:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.If she belongs to this church; would it be at all possible to ask her pastor to come and visit with her? You could explain to her that since she is not in the best of health; if someone could come to her from her church to visit with her and if she doesn't mind, you could check into it for her.
2. Do you work for home health or is this women only in home health and you just help take care of her? If you only take care of her then maybe you could call a local tax place and ask them about what you should do about it.
3. You should report the daughter for neglect and force her hand to make some arrangements to have her mother taken care the way she deserves and needs to taken care of, since it is obvious that she doesn't.
This is so sad and believe or not it happens more than we will ever know.
2007-07-31 13:40:35 · answer #3 · answered by † White-Eagle Prayer Warrior † 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't sound as if this woman is physically well enough to attend church. If that's the case, why not offer to have Bible study with her. (Don't get caught up in doctrinal disputes.) If she is well enough to attend church, offer to call someone from the church for her and arrange transportation if you don't feel comfortable taking her yourself.
I don't know what to tell you about the W-2 forms. As a Home Health worker, don't you have a supervisor at the agency/hospital? Contact them for advice. Maybe a phone call from them to the daughter would help.
As for putting this woman in a nursing home, I'm afraid that's not your call. You should just focus on the woman herself--be as kind and loving as you can. If you're right about her daughter being unconcerned and unloving toward her mother, then do what you can to be there for her, and show her the love of Jesus. Minister to her as if you were doing it for the Lord Himself. He will see your love and kindness and reward you accordingly. God bless. :)
2007-07-31 13:39:37 · answer #4 · answered by beano™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is there anyone else besides her daughter that you might call?
Tell her daughter that you can get a church or something to help if she does not want to help her mom. Tell ehr that you might get some help from Social Services. That ought to get her moving.
Tell her you are not comfortable taking her to church. Tell her why. You can explain it nicely.
Is there a tax person you can ask about the W2 forms?
2007-07-31 13:30:17 · answer #5 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as taking her to church, I would tell her that you just don't feel comfortable doing that and see if there is someone at the church you can make arrangements with to take her.
The situation with her daughter is more serious--if her daughter is using your clients money for herself and neglecting her mom she is acting in a criminal way. And you as the caregiver are a witness to it, if you don't do anything about it you might be considered an accessory. I think you should contact your local adult protective services and have them check in to the treatment this women is receiving from her daughter.
It is criminal towards the woman and unfair to you.
2007-07-31 13:35:24 · answer #6 · answered by busyintelligentartist 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There should be a crisis help line for the disable and elderly in your state through the department of health and hospitals community care unit. Report whatever it is that you believe is wrong. Call the department of labor in your state to verify the hiring and firing laws for home health workers and the requirements for reporting. As long as you have accepted this position and your client wants to go to church then take her. If this is contrary to your beliefs, not denomination, then don't do and give notice of your leaving the position in a timely manner.
2007-07-31 13:32:08 · answer #7 · answered by kyle g 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There must be some sort of authorities who can intervene to get this lady proper care. Have you tried calling social services? Also, from what you tell me, it sounds like you will never get paid for your work by the daughter. Don't let it go on and on, she'll take advantage of you, I'd lay money on it. Going to church is the least of this lady's problems.
2007-07-31 13:30:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the church. How very christian of you to let your brainwashing get in the way of helping another human being.
Is it last years W2s? What would you do with them now? It's too late to use them. I guess it just goes down as unreported. No big deal really. If you must have them call the IRS and have them deal with it. They will.
Not much you can do about the nursing home thing. Maybe call an ambulance and leave it in the hospitals hands. There's not much else you can do.
2007-07-31 13:30:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is out right neglect and should be reported! Call her clinic and let a social worker there tell you what to do about this poor elder. You are a good person! Call the labor board or the IRS whom ever for yourself this can affect your filing for income tax returns. The social worker can probably give you some advice concerning this matter too. Good Luck!
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2007-07-31 13:38:04 · answer #10 · answered by wonderwoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) It is her spiritual beliefs and not yours. Maybe you can discuss it with your supervisor. If she is in that bad of shape maybe some of the people from their church can come to the house and fellowhsip with her.
2) I don't know what to tell you about that. I know NOTHING about government forms.
3) There should be an agency in your community regarding elder abuse. Contact them and explain to them the situation. If she is not taking care of her mother like she should, maybe should transfer the POA to someone else in her family. You can not stand there and do nothing. If you do, you are just as guilty as the daughter (according to the law of most states).
2007-07-31 13:33:11 · answer #11 · answered by Y!A P0int5 Wh0r3 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋