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This live-in carer is driving me insane!!!

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jura2 Wed 17-Jul-19 18:10:12

Perhapes she feels this is her rôle- not to be in your way and make her presence as discreet as possible.

Is she doing a good job of caring for him otherwise? Surely that is what is is there for? Sorry to hear you are finding it very difficult.

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Day6 Wed 17-Jul-19 18:07:08

Oh Luckygirl - that sounds like an awful situation. I'd find it very difficult to have someone like that living in my home. It's weird.

In truth, I suppose she is doing what is required but it might be nice if she put the kettle on occasionally and had brief chats with you too. I hope your OH isn't bothered by her lack of social skills.

The agency has to vet (and train!) their staff more carefully. £800 a week is a fortune, given the interaction is limited and it's also creating a difficult atmosphere at home. I would feel very uncomfortable. (She behaves like a vampire!)

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cornergran Wed 17-Jul-19 18:06:10

Patience and a better agency lucky , you do need the help but acceptable help. Hope you feel better for letting some steam go. flowers.

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Luckygirl Wed 17-Jul-19 17:51:11

Just a steam let-off.

I am sure she has got Asperger's - she has the social skills of a gnat, poor lass! But I am paying nearly £800 per week to have her dripping about the place.

She spends the whole time in her room - IN THE DARK - seriously; she has the blind down the whole time. She does respond to the buzzer and goes and does what OH needs then retreats back to her lair. She makes no attempt to interact with him in any other way except direct care tasks.

It is a big downer round the place and I am going to have to terminate the contract with the agency - they have given me nothing but trouble when trying to find someone and this is the last straw!

Heaven grant me patience!

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