Care taker should I not be compensated for months of difficult work.
My boss went to visit his wife &/3/13 his wife passed on 7/7/13 Once this happened His son began doing anything he could to gain POA and conservatorship. He tried to remove me from My apt on his dads property. Took what ever he wanted from his dads home brought a u hall to remove me and told me I would never see his dad again or his dog. Well his dad made it clear that I worked for him not to listen to his son. And do what ever I needed to do to get him and his dog home Not to worry about the expense. He said he would compensate my for everything.! It has taken nearly 24 7 to get my boss to where he is today and need to know... will I be compensated, How do I go about being compensated for my expenses and my hours worked? Please help.I know nothing about an ex parte or what to do I thank everyone in advance. I Thank You I
Shouldn't I get paid I did the work! I'm a care giver.
I will be more specific, comprehensive and brief as I can. 1st. Riverside County Ca. My friend purchased a home in San Bernadino for her son. When their son Jr. moved out she moved with him. Leaving her husband alone. He isa diabetic with perihelia edema and glaucoma. He called me asking me if I would move into his studio and take care of him 5 days a week for 250. A week plus free room and board. I said I would. Through proper diet and exercise he has become much healthier. During my first year 2012 -2013 My boss only heard from his wife and son on payday when they would take Sr to the bank, On July 3rd 2013 Jr picked up Sr to go visit his wife. Three days later she passed away. The fallowing day Jr. sent Sr. to emergency. Again Two days after that, Jr sent Sr again. Only this time the hospital couldn't reach Jr. They ended up calling me. I picked him up.
The following day Jr came to get Sr. He just said, he had been busy. Frantic about his dog Sr insisted on leaving with Jr. At the funeral and my boss was in a wheel chair he was so happy to see me he wouldn't let me go. He wanted to come home but Jr said they had things to do. Sr. agreed saying he would be home in a couple days this all happened in the week after his wife passed. For two days no call and no answer to my calls. I called police for a wellness check learned the EMT came at 3:00 am. Sr was again hospitalized in another hospital. When I phoned him I told him I would come the next day. But the son blocked Sr,s room and no further info could be disclosed. I lost him! The son had taken him out of the hospital and into a rehab. Also Jr lost his dog. I went there immediately. He couldn't leave but he wanted me to find his dog, The son said it had ran away, I had my instructions I had already called APS and the elder abuse but no one could figure out which jurisdiction would handle this case on several occasions in the past couple weeks and they still did not respond so I was semi powerless. I left telling my boss I would do what ever needed to be done to make things right again.
I found the dog in Devoir humane society (a kill station). Some one had taken the dog and dropped her off there, 40 miles from where she was lost. I bailed her out took her home. Two days later the son came with a u haul and the police said I had to leave. He had POA. Then he proceeded to move his fathers belongings out of his home. Jr had Sr,s truck so I did not have wheels. And each time it cost me 40.00 to go to San Bernadino I was assured and instructed to stay and do what he asked. I was still getting paid. He told me not to listen to his son. This too was driving him crazy being isolated losing his wife, his dog, his life. He was so depressed and all drugged up. What his son was doing was trying to get the Dr at this facility to sign a paper stating he had dementia which he did. Jr immediately moved his dad to long term Christian living home. I managed to get him out using what I learned in the last month and a half. I got him home and well it goes on. Sr is back at home still at home his son has been taking him to court with this temp POA filing for his dads life more or less. But he has been denied each time! The judge said Sr. appears coherent seams to know what he wants and why he is here. And who he wants to care for him. His son failed to do what he was supposed to do.
So my bosses finances have been given to the public guardian (thank goodness), but they left Jr in charge of his wellness. But that too was taken away given back to his dad. Jr. also tried to get a restraining order on me.. denied. Now my boss is at home getting better and better though there are some new problems physically he is doing much better. The public guardian only pays from the time that they were appointed not before. The son surely didn't pay me and my boss has no control over his money and the judge said I may need to file an ex parte . The judge assigned the public guardian on Nov 2 2013. July 3rd my boss went to visit his wife and son. I picked up my boss from the care facility on Aug 22 2013. So the time is July 3rd until Nov. 2nd I have not been compensated for.
But now what? Just for the record the number of elder abuse cases is astronomical. Very few, make it to trial. My boss will go to trial on April 17 2014! :-) Once I am finished with this position for my boss I intend to further my career helping and educating as many people as I can about elder abuse in America. This needs to be addressed and I would like to be there helping in any way I can! I thank all my elders for doing their job in this world! Once again I thank the community for all your support.
Thank You LaRae
Can the Riv Ca Public Guardian choose how many hours they'll pay for?
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I am a live in caretaker. I have been working for the past six months 7 days a week 9am - 9pm. I take up to 2 to hours a day off. My boss has been unable to access his money as it was tied up in probate court. The riverside county Public Guardian has been assigned his financial affairs, My bosses attorney said I would get paid for 10 hours a day 5 days a week. And that his son would be here in the evening and through out the night, but his son only came and stayed one night. He never did come and relieve me as agreed. Now The pub guardian said they only will pay for 8 hours a day 5 days a week! Starting from the time they were assigned Nov 3rd To the present But only for or 40 hours a week. What about the 5 pm to 9pm 5 days a week and working The two days I should be off, as well. Not to mention I did not get paid for July Aug, Sept and Oct, of 2013 Shouldn't they be paid hours as well? Where are the rewards in all this work I have done and am still doing? Now what do I do. I care about the person I care for I don't want to have to sue for it I will lose a job that I do vary well and enjoy . Though it is far too many hours. Especially if I do not get paid! I thank you all in advance LaRae