The Personal Care Attendant Guide; The Art of

Author, who survived an auto accident and became a quadriplegic, teaches readers how to find a competent caregiver. Gives current and prospective attendants information and real-life examples to help them succeed in this demanding work environment. Includes forms and worksheets, anecdotes, personal stories, and disability-related resources. Softcover.

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	xi
Foreword	xiii
CHAPTER 1: PREPARATION: ARE YOU READY TO HIRE A PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT?	1	(8)
CHAPTER 2: FINDING A GOOD PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT	9	(36)
CHAPTER 3: A GOOD BACK-UP PLAN	45	(4)
CHAPTER 4: BEING A GOOD PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT	49	(28)
CHAPTER 5: WHEN THE CAREGIVER IS A SPOUSE OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER	77	(8)
CHAPTER 6: CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES	85	(6)
CHAPTER 7: THE AGING PROCESS AND CARING FOR THE ELDERLY	91	(4)
CHAPTER 8: ATTENDANT CARE—WHAT A SCARE	95	(6)
CHAPTER 9: THIS WASN'T WHAT I EXPECTED	101	(16)
CHAPTER 10: FINAL THOUGHTS	117	(4)
APPENDIX A: THE DUTY SPREADSHEET	121	(2)
APPENDIX B: THE TELEPHONE INTERVIEW SHEET	123	(2)
APPENDIX C: THE APPLICATION FORM	125	(2)
APPENDIX D: EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE FORM	127	(2)
APPENDIX E: POLICE BACKGROUND CHECK AUTHORIZATION FORM	129	(2)
APPENDIX F: DISABILITY-RELATED RESOURCES	131	(8)
Index	139

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