Oct. 28 (Monday) = Called client am for 99 Cents graham fudge. At 99 Cents 9 am. Called her again and got what she asked. Paid with my card, $7.32. @ Food 4 Less next and got chicken salad, glazed chicken wings, zucchini and paid with my card $13.13. Had tried calling to ask for milk but phone busy. Arrived @ client about 10 am,back door still locked. Client sleeping. Made tea but client sleeping so didn't give it until she wakes up @ almost 10:30 'sh am. Turned on tv. Tidied up kitchen and emptied commode, soaked a towel rug and changed it. Client thought I have her Kmart card, told her I returned it to her as I always return her cards as I don't want to carry it with me. She said she can't find it with her other cards and she really thought I have it with me. Then she checked again her cards and I SAW the Kmart card she's looking for. Client mad at herself for thinking that I have it. Prepared lunch. Client had lunch @ about 11:35 'sh am: had 3 pieces of glazed chicken wings, chicken salad, 2 graham fudge and water for drink. Client said Rite-Aid called for a ready refill. Awakened client 12:40 'sh pm, and had Atenolol. Two Animal Control officer came to check on the dog. Took a photo of JR. Client was writing a check for office at that time. Was mad and embarrassed with the officers dropping by instead of calling her as they have told her. And with the vehicle parked across the street with her neighbors seeing it. Received a phone call from her granddaughter, which I picked up and told me about their concern about the heater bill and the heater itself so high. Talked to her son as well, and told me about maybe getting a candy from Rite-Aid, purse or something nice for the neighbors kids. Left 1:11 'sh pm.
Oct. 29 (Tuesday = Arrived, client awake already. Made tea. Had tea while looking @ Smart & Final ad. Tidied up kitchen. Laundry soaked towel rug. Client wrote check for Smart & Final and for $20.45 to pay me for 99 Cents and Food 4 Less yesterday. Left about 10:20 'sh am. Called client few times from Smart & Final for items and returned corn chips, which they accepted. At Popeyes next and got $1.49 chicken. Hope was the employee. Paid with client's money as she gave me $5 and some change which I didn't took with me as I already have the $5. Called client to update her, says it took time. @ Burger King next for fries value w/o salt. Paid with client's cash. Back at around 11 am. Returned changes to client. Prepared lunch; steamed veges, zhuchinni and tomatoes and made bisquit and warmed up chicken and fries. Client had lunch 11:52 'sh am. Popeyes chicken, bisquit, and steamed vegetables and Diet Coke. Had the Atenolol about 12:35 'sh pm. Remembered Rite-Aid's refills. Told her she still have a lot. Says ok, so no need to worry about it. Tv on before I left. And 13:50 pm asked me to call channel ABC and operator for the hid Halloween related kinda talent show. Unable to get through. Told her i will just look online. Says her grand daughter will call me and remind again about the heater. Lowered heater to 79 before leaving. Left 1:15 'sh pm.
Oct. 30 (Wednesday) = Client already awake. Made coffee and had tidied up kitchen. Washed soaked laundry, nightgowns. Client had coffee and showed me Smart & Final ad, says she likes chocolate cupcakes. I called Smart & Final to asked if there's more chocolate mini cupcakes. Says, no, and only vanilla cupcakes, told guy Andrei to set aside two, be there before 11 am, says ok. Client wrote a check. At the store at 10:45 'sh am, unable to find guy named Andrei as I look around, but saw 2 vanilla cupcakes and got it, got dog foods too. Paid with client's check, $12+, same cashier yesterday, Jane. :) Arrived back past 11 am. Told client Smart & Final don't have blank plastic bag. Says maybe Rite-Aid have some, they could give 1, go and ask. Told her I'll call first. But then, since it's 11:10 'sh am already, I just told her I have tissue paper wrapper and I'd just used it, says ok. Prepare lunch. Client had 3 pieces glazed chicken wings, steamed zucchini, and potatoes and water for drink. Client prepared candies for neighbors kids. Client had lunch about 12 noon. I wrapped candies for neighbors kids, showed it to client 12:50 'sh pm when she took Atenolol. Says I had put a lot, and took out some according to her liking. Also says she wanted to give cupcakes.I said not a good idea since cupcakes showed me on fridge, has icing, and wasn't good to be left out on neighbor's front porches.Agreed on it for neighbors kid but insisted on across the street. I went to across the street to check neighbor is in there, and she is. Told client and she chooses to give 2 chocolate cupcakes, 1 vanilla on ziplock bag and the wrapped candies too. Took it to neighbor across the street. Got back, had refilled client's pain reliever and told her the tv dinners on fridge. Told her I'll put neighbors kids candies on my way out, which I did. Left 1:30 pm.
Oct. 31 (Thursday) = OFF!
Nov. 01 (Friday) = Client already asleep. Says arthritis last night. Put pain cream on legs. Made tea which client had while putting the cream on her. Changed bed sheets. Laundried heating pad too and blankets. Tidied up kitchen. Client decided on Burger King, but says no money, few changes so asked me to pay for it and she will pay me as her check is soon coming, but gave me $1.45 for soda pop. Told her I'd just get soda pop from Rite-Aid. Heard noise, and had wondered what it was. Told her the gardeners were here. (Gardeners arrived a little past 9 am and trimmed ivy.) Left 10:45 'sh am. Dropped by to Rite-Aid first and got Diet Coke, over a $1 each. Cashier: Rhonda. Paid the $1.45 from client and paid remaining balance with my card. $.59. Went next to Burger King and got $1.49 double cheese burger, and value fries w/o salt. Paid $3 with my card. Back 11:20 'sh am, heard client on the phone with Rite-Aid, and I was told she was just on the phone with Rite-Aid and was told I had just left. Prepared and serve lunch while it's warm. Client says fries isn't cooked, so I heated it up in the stove in a pan and brought back to her. Cooked rice-a-roni for client with steamed zuchini for dinner if she doesn't like the tv dinner left (Stoufers.) Says burger doesn't taste good and fries wasn't cooked, but got ok since I had heated it up. Client had the Atenolol around 12:40 'sh pm. And I put few pain reliever on her bedside table. Attached back heating pad for client's use. And client had 1 vanilla mini cupcake before I left. Left passed 1:10 'sh pm.
Nov. 02 (Saturday) = Client awake, asked if I thought room ca be cleaned today, and I said yeah I could to that. Made client tea and tidied up kitchen. Brought client tea and swept room. Continued drying clothes. Client told me about her check already arrived and I had put it along with the mails on the kitchen table. And told me she have it with her by the side drawer. Was thinking about Papa Johns Pizza if $7 pizza still on sale. Talked to employee and says only on Halloween as she knows. And I shampooed bedroom area. Had changed towel rugs. Unable to talked client into putting $500 into Chase bank. Got voicemail from her son about it. I replied by text saying I was trying to talk to client but unable. Client wrote check for Vons and for $3.49 she owes me yesterday from Rite-Aid (I added few cents for tax) and Burger King. Got call from her son while about to go, already in car. I went back inside and talked to client again. Client wrote a check then , $500, to be cashed in for Chase deposit. Told her, her son called and says they will show her the bills when they come. So she agreed. Called her son back and let him know I now got client to wrote the check. I left 11:14 'sh am, and @ Citibank first,deposited client's check,cashed-in $500 for Chase bank, Carlos took cared of it. @ Chase next, deposited $500, same teller last time: Katara. Last at Vons and called client from there about deli's pastrami and a different soda pop. Got the items and paid with client's check. Back 12:12 'sh pm, client sleeping. Prepared lunch and woke her up. Client had lunch 12:20 'sh pm, had lox on kaiser roll and potato salad, and Mountain Dew for drink. Made pastrami sandwich for meal, half of kaiser roll used) for it. Had Atenolol about 12:51 'sh pm. Refilled pain relievers. Added 1 more blanket as client says shes cold.
Nov. 03 (Sunday) = OFF!
Monday, October 28, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Oct. 21 - Oct. 27
Oct. 21 (Monday) = Dog outside. Client awake and tells me about hearing voices, or people talking outside,she walked into the kitchen and saw animal control officer, tapping on the kitchen glass window and was told they got report dog's needs a bath. And was told they'd call in a few days to check if bathing was done. Made tea but client had fallen asleep so didn't woke her up but let her sleep. Tidied up kitchen. Emptied commode and changed 1 (top) towel rug. Sanitized and rinsed commode outside. Client up around 10 am 'sh asking what we have for lunch. Called Pink Poodle but no answer. Reminded her there's still glazed chicken wings, and turkey breast. Turned on tv past 10:30 'sh am, client watching tv while I continue tidying up kitchen. Asked her for shower too, and client agreed. Prepared lunch. Client had lunch past 11:30 am, turkey breast kaiser roll sandwich and beans and water for drink. Fall asleep after lunch. Woke her up 12:07 'sh pm asking if she's ready for hair dye, client asked for time, told her, and says we will skip it for tomorrow. Woke her up again @ 12:50 'sh pm for Atenolol which she took. I called Pink Poodle again, but this time left a message, asking for appointment and left my own number. Asked me to made the call for Citibank to ask if she have enough for agency's payment today, I had spoke to Amber but passed the phone to client when she asked. Past 1 pm, phone rang, client's son, asked me if there's an alarm going off in the at client's home or around area and talked to me about the animal control, and the nice neighbor calling him and had let him know about it, says he had received property tax and will pay for it, etc. Left 1:20 'sh pm.
NOTE: Voice mail from Pest Control about 4:30 'sh pm about them coming tomorrow between 11 to 1 pm for spray.
Oct. 22 (Tuesday) = Somehow gloomy day. Dog outside. Client awake. Laundry soaked towel rugs. Had made a tea for client but is sleeping when brought it to her room so didn't awakened her. Had tidied up kitchen, put water outside for dog. Emptied commode and tidied up client's room. Client up about 11 am and brought her tea. Tv on, and watches The View. I was preparing sardines sandwich. Called me maybe 3 times every few minutes about her idea that if it rains hard today, she would spring a big dinner and I would stay overnight and I have my own room and such, and then I won't have to travel to come tomorrow for work since I'm already there. Told her it doesn't look it will rain though it a bit gloomy outside. And beside I have to go to work and I have to call office if I have to stay there. Told me I don't have to be honest all the time. Client had her lunch 11:30 am, sardines sandwich on steak roll, steamed zucchini and Diet Pepsi for drink. Rubbed legs with pain cream around 12:15 'sh pm and while chatting. Took her Atenolol @ 12:55 'sh pm. Pest Control guy arrived 1 pm and sprayed around home for few minutes. Left 1:20 pm. Reminded client she have tv dinners after gave her about 4 chocolate cookies and put remaining 2 pain reliever meds. on side table.
Oct. 23 (Wednesday) = Dog outside. Client awake. Doesn't want coffee or tea of anything to eat. But told kitchen floor was mess as she had dropped dog foods and microwave, fridge needs cleaning. Tidied up kitchen and cleaned microwave and fridge. Made two cheese blintzes for her meals with steamed spinach for later. Was writing check for Rite-Aid when Merrilee arrived around 10:35 'sh am. Spoke to her about "my working in afternoons until evening." She just said hi to client, checking everything is ok, shook her hand and left. Told her about me sometimes bathing the dog and the animal control and neighbors making the calls. Told me bathing is not my job. Don't bath the dog myself. I went back to client's room and I did called Pink Poodle again. Spoke to a lady and scheduled an appointment tomorrow since they are busy on Friday and closed on Saturday (if I heard it right.) Client wrote three checks: One for Rite-Aid, another one to pay me for $8.27 I spent from 99 Cents Store the other day, and last one $65 to cashed in to Citibank. Left about 11 am. @ Citibank and cashed in the $65. Carlos took cared of it. @ Burger King next and got double cheese burger and fries w/o salt. Cost $3. @ Rite-Aid next and got 2 pain creams, pain reliever (Acetamenophene) and 2 tissue (Kleenex and Puff) and toilet . Called client from there and asked me about Kleenex price. Arrived back past 11:30 am. Gave client change $62 which I counted in front of her before giving. Had prepared lunch. Client had the double cheese burger, fries, and hot cocoa. She loves the cocoa :) Had woke her up about 12:22' sh pm for Atenolol. Massage her legs with pain pain cream (Thera Gesic.) Left 1 pm.
Oct. 24 (Thursday) = Dog outside. Client awake. Gave me $7 for Subway. @ Pink Poodles about 9:20 'sh am, dropped off JR. Called client @ Subway parking lot, and she decided on oven roasted chicken. Got 6 inch oven roasted chicken and small drink for $5+ tax. @ Vons next. Called client to ask her for dessert and dry dog food. Got Kibbles 'n Bits, along with other items. Paid with client's check. Arrived @ client past 10 am, returned $1.35 changed from Subway and client had cocoa. Tidied up kitchen. Had shampooed vacant room and cleaned dog's poop. Client had fallen asleep. Turned on tv @ 11:30 am when she awakened. Client had the 6"oven roasted chicken sandwich and steamed zucchini and tomatoes, water for drink. (Diet Coke small drink was let on fridge so she could find it later.) And says she thinks tuna sandwich tastes better after lunch. Prepared liver patte sandwich and prepared medicines for tomorrow. Client had Atenolol @ 12:10 pm and told her about Discount Pest Control bill of $37.99. Says bill has to wait till her check arrives Told her it's due in 7 days and she will get a fine if it got later than that. Says we will take care of it Saturday as she will call bank. Told her I'm gonna go pick up JR and asked for $45, she thinks she already had given me the money, so told her she gave me only $7 for Subway. Finally I got the $45, put green the 4 green trash bins on curb first and picked up JR from Pink Poodle. Lady there was maybe the owner's daughter. Dog had Halloween scarf :) Back 12:40 'sh pm. Finished cleaned the kitchen. Put other new rub cream on bedside table and massage client's legs, back and shoulder. Told me she took 1 pain reliever (Acetamenophene a while ago.) Told her about having tv dinners there. Had reminded client today is Thursday and tomorrow is Friday and I'm off since I had exchanged it today for the dog. Left 1:15 'sh pm.
Oct. 25 (Friday) = OFF!
Oct. 26 (Saturday) = Client still sleeping. I put dog clothes on do as she wanted. Says she's cold which I later discovered heater was on aircon. Made coffee. Brought client coffee almost or maybe a little passed 10 am. Client making writing on her writing pad. Tidied up kitchen. Laundried 2 towel rugs. Refilled dog's water bowl which was completely dry when I came in. Left about 10:40 'sh am for Vons and Subway with client check or Vons and $10 for Subway. Turned on tv on HSN. Client wrote check for Pest Control, $37.99. Went driving around the area as road was closed for Halloween event. Called client and told her the situation while I'm on my way to Food 4 Less area. Asked her if she wants Chinese food instead as it is the one closest I could get into. Says ok. Already in Subway in Food 4 Less area but decided to go back. Road already opened. Called client at Vons parking lot to let her know. Got strawberry short cake, pain cream, three Caesar dog foods and tv dinners. Paid with client's check. @ Suway next. Got 6' tuna sandwich with small Diet Coke. Cost $5 + tax. Got back about 12 noon. Client still watching tv. Returned change to client $4+. Prepared lunch. Client had the tuna sandwich and Diet Coke for drink. Awakened client for Atenolol. And she also noticed the alarm sound going off(which, I also noticed when I came back but don't know yet it was the alarm.) Rub pain cream on client's legs, and shoulder. Prepared medicines for tomorrow. Had found out it was the alarm going off, called client's son and told him. Thought it was the battery needs to be changed. Took off alarm on ceiling. Had called client's son back as he wanted to be called back when I took it off. Told client I need to go to Rite-Aid real quick to get new batteries (needs 9 volts.) Client wrote a check. Got a pack of Rite-Aid brand 9 volts batteries (2 batteries.) Then dropped off Pest Control payment to post office drive thru boxes. About $7+. Paid with client's check. Got back 1:30 pm. Installed back alarm with new battery. Woke up client to let her know I'm going. Let her know about the tv dinners I got and put pain relievers on bedside table. Left 1:36 pm.
Oct. 27 (Sunday) = OFF!
NOTE: Voice mail from Pest Control about 4:30 'sh pm about them coming tomorrow between 11 to 1 pm for spray.
Oct. 22 (Tuesday) = Somehow gloomy day. Dog outside. Client awake. Laundry soaked towel rugs. Had made a tea for client but is sleeping when brought it to her room so didn't awakened her. Had tidied up kitchen, put water outside for dog. Emptied commode and tidied up client's room. Client up about 11 am and brought her tea. Tv on, and watches The View. I was preparing sardines sandwich. Called me maybe 3 times every few minutes about her idea that if it rains hard today, she would spring a big dinner and I would stay overnight and I have my own room and such, and then I won't have to travel to come tomorrow for work since I'm already there. Told her it doesn't look it will rain though it a bit gloomy outside. And beside I have to go to work and I have to call office if I have to stay there. Told me I don't have to be honest all the time. Client had her lunch 11:30 am, sardines sandwich on steak roll, steamed zucchini and Diet Pepsi for drink. Rubbed legs with pain cream around 12:15 'sh pm and while chatting. Took her Atenolol @ 12:55 'sh pm. Pest Control guy arrived 1 pm and sprayed around home for few minutes. Left 1:20 pm. Reminded client she have tv dinners after gave her about 4 chocolate cookies and put remaining 2 pain reliever meds. on side table.
Oct. 23 (Wednesday) = Dog outside. Client awake. Doesn't want coffee or tea of anything to eat. But told kitchen floor was mess as she had dropped dog foods and microwave, fridge needs cleaning. Tidied up kitchen and cleaned microwave and fridge. Made two cheese blintzes for her meals with steamed spinach for later. Was writing check for Rite-Aid when Merrilee arrived around 10:35 'sh am. Spoke to her about "my working in afternoons until evening." She just said hi to client, checking everything is ok, shook her hand and left. Told her about me sometimes bathing the dog and the animal control and neighbors making the calls. Told me bathing is not my job. Don't bath the dog myself. I went back to client's room and I did called Pink Poodle again. Spoke to a lady and scheduled an appointment tomorrow since they are busy on Friday and closed on Saturday (if I heard it right.) Client wrote three checks: One for Rite-Aid, another one to pay me for $8.27 I spent from 99 Cents Store the other day, and last one $65 to cashed in to Citibank. Left about 11 am. @ Citibank and cashed in the $65. Carlos took cared of it. @ Burger King next and got double cheese burger and fries w/o salt. Cost $3. @ Rite-Aid next and got 2 pain creams, pain reliever (Acetamenophene) and 2 tissue (Kleenex and Puff) and toilet . Called client from there and asked me about Kleenex price. Arrived back past 11:30 am. Gave client change $62 which I counted in front of her before giving. Had prepared lunch. Client had the double cheese burger, fries, and hot cocoa. She loves the cocoa :) Had woke her up about 12:22' sh pm for Atenolol. Massage her legs with pain pain cream (Thera Gesic.) Left 1 pm.
Oct. 24 (Thursday) = Dog outside. Client awake. Gave me $7 for Subway. @ Pink Poodles about 9:20 'sh am, dropped off JR. Called client @ Subway parking lot, and she decided on oven roasted chicken. Got 6 inch oven roasted chicken and small drink for $5+ tax. @ Vons next. Called client to ask her for dessert and dry dog food. Got Kibbles 'n Bits, along with other items. Paid with client's check. Arrived @ client past 10 am, returned $1.35 changed from Subway and client had cocoa. Tidied up kitchen. Had shampooed vacant room and cleaned dog's poop. Client had fallen asleep. Turned on tv @ 11:30 am when she awakened. Client had the 6"oven roasted chicken sandwich and steamed zucchini and tomatoes, water for drink. (Diet Coke small drink was let on fridge so she could find it later.) And says she thinks tuna sandwich tastes better after lunch. Prepared liver patte sandwich and prepared medicines for tomorrow. Client had Atenolol @ 12:10 pm and told her about Discount Pest Control bill of $37.99. Says bill has to wait till her check arrives Told her it's due in 7 days and she will get a fine if it got later than that. Says we will take care of it Saturday as she will call bank. Told her I'm gonna go pick up JR and asked for $45, she thinks she already had given me the money, so told her she gave me only $7 for Subway. Finally I got the $45, put green the 4 green trash bins on curb first and picked up JR from Pink Poodle. Lady there was maybe the owner's daughter. Dog had Halloween scarf :) Back 12:40 'sh pm. Finished cleaned the kitchen. Put other new rub cream on bedside table and massage client's legs, back and shoulder. Told me she took 1 pain reliever (Acetamenophene a while ago.) Told her about having tv dinners there. Had reminded client today is Thursday and tomorrow is Friday and I'm off since I had exchanged it today for the dog. Left 1:15 'sh pm.
Oct. 25 (Friday) = OFF!
Oct. 26 (Saturday) = Client still sleeping. I put dog clothes on do as she wanted. Says she's cold which I later discovered heater was on aircon. Made coffee. Brought client coffee almost or maybe a little passed 10 am. Client making writing on her writing pad. Tidied up kitchen. Laundried 2 towel rugs. Refilled dog's water bowl which was completely dry when I came in. Left about 10:40 'sh am for Vons and Subway with client check or Vons and $10 for Subway. Turned on tv on HSN. Client wrote check for Pest Control, $37.99. Went driving around the area as road was closed for Halloween event. Called client and told her the situation while I'm on my way to Food 4 Less area. Asked her if she wants Chinese food instead as it is the one closest I could get into. Says ok. Already in Subway in Food 4 Less area but decided to go back. Road already opened. Called client at Vons parking lot to let her know. Got strawberry short cake, pain cream, three Caesar dog foods and tv dinners. Paid with client's check. @ Suway next. Got 6' tuna sandwich with small Diet Coke. Cost $5 + tax. Got back about 12 noon. Client still watching tv. Returned change to client $4+. Prepared lunch. Client had the tuna sandwich and Diet Coke for drink. Awakened client for Atenolol. And she also noticed the alarm sound going off(which, I also noticed when I came back but don't know yet it was the alarm.) Rub pain cream on client's legs, and shoulder. Prepared medicines for tomorrow. Had found out it was the alarm going off, called client's son and told him. Thought it was the battery needs to be changed. Took off alarm on ceiling. Had called client's son back as he wanted to be called back when I took it off. Told client I need to go to Rite-Aid real quick to get new batteries (needs 9 volts.) Client wrote a check. Got a pack of Rite-Aid brand 9 volts batteries (2 batteries.) Then dropped off Pest Control payment to post office drive thru boxes. About $7+. Paid with client's check. Got back 1:30 pm. Installed back alarm with new battery. Woke up client to let her know I'm going. Let her know about the tv dinners I got and put pain relievers on bedside table. Left 1:36 pm.
Oct. 27 (Sunday) = OFF!
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Oct. 14 - Oct. 20
Oct. 14 (Monday) = Dog outside. client awake. Says arthritis pain bad last night. Had tea. Washed 2 rug towels. Tidied up kitchen. Shampooed vacant room carpet. Watching channel ABC, cooking show with one of the "Top Chief America," and wrote a letter for station for spaghetti recipe. Told her I could get it online. Also letter for Chase she wrote, which I didn't mailed 'coz it's Holiday and beside account there is for bills. At Ralphs at before 11 am. Paid groceries by client's check. Back at before 11:30 am. Prepared lunch. Client had beef bacon sandwich and beans. Diet Coke for drink. Gave her half of 1 slice of cheesecake and gave Atenolol too about 12:35 'sh pm. Left 1:20 pm.
NOTE: Monday/ Tuesday started with the cold.
Oct. 15 (Tuesday) = Dog outside. Client sleeping. Made coffee. Tidied up kitchen. Emptied commode and swept client's room. Changed soiled towel rugs and soaked it. Newspaper trash on blue bin and washed black bin. Client up 10:30 'sh. Called called bank for check she wrote yesterday. Client spoke to Carlos. At Vons @ 11 am. Got lox, dog food, 1 paper towel, 1 squash, small strawberry shortcake. Paid with client's check. Back 11:24 'sh am, client, awake, sitting, still watching tv. Prepared lunch. Client had lox sandwich, beans, steamed squash and water for drink. Swapped flies. Says lox heavy, a lot, and should be little cream cheese. Rubbed pain cream at legs, shoulder (left,) and back. Had small slice of cheese cake too after had taken Atenolol. Asked for spaghetti recipe yesterday on tv, told her I had't got it, maybe today. And Chase letter she made yesterday too. Told her I'd mail it today and Holiday yesterday. Just when I'm about to go, called me and asked for her granddaughter to be called, says she's worried about her not feeling well. Left almost or about 1:20 'sh pm.
October 16 (Wednesday) = Dog outside. Client awake. Says arthritis pain bad. Made tea which client had about 9:20 'sh am. Washed soaked 2 towel rugs. Tidied up kitchen. Rubbed pain cream to client's legs. Tv turned on. @ Rite-Aid for pain reliever, cream, and hair color with $5 off. Paid by client's check. Dropped off letter for Chase on post office drive thru. Back 10:30 'sh am, client still watching tv. Prepared lunch. Client walked into the vacant room and sat, arthritis pain while walking. Asked her if she's ready for shower, and had suggested to postphoned it. Had lunch @ before 11:30 'sh am. Had beef bacon, sandwich, corn, and hot coco which she likes. Had 2 Acetamenophen before 12:30 pm. Sponge bath. Rubbed pain cream on back, shoulders and legs. Changed dress. Fall asleep. Tidied up bedroom and added 1 more blanket. Client walked back to room. Asleep. Woke her up to let her know I'm leaving. Told her about the tv dinners and she could take another pain reliever about 6:30 pm. Left. before 1:10 pm.
Oct. 17 (Thursday) = OFF!
Oct. 18 (Friday) = Noticed dog's lease on the rail was not there. Client awake sitting on bed. Told me arthritis pain yesterday bad, today as well but she can deal with it. Also said she got mad at me yesterday as I should have agreed to exchanged my off yesterday, and that she had agreed when I asked her to exchanged my off for the party (relatives coming in to visit us) when I asked her. And that I'm well compensated and such. Doesn't want drink. Took 1 Acetamenophine pain reliever about 9:17 'sh am with warm water. Told me granddaughter called last night and they talked about this coupon of FREE drink and fries from Arby's. Then when I saw the ad I told her she have to buy the sandwich. Then wants me to go to Windmill Farms and called the store to ask if they would accept check. Then started making list while I swapped flies in the room and tidied up kitchen. Laundry soaked towel rugs. Then client changed her mind to Vons and made check. Made list. Made me call Smart and Final to asked if they accept check, store says yes. Helped client apply some rub on her left shoulder and back. Client fall asleep. But awakened her to let her know I'm gonna go to the store, time 10:40 'sh am. Client continued sleep. @ Vons and got items client had on her list. Called her about chicken wings on sale for $5 and price of graham cookies which she decided to skipped because of price. Paid with client's check. Back about or past 11:30 am, client sleeping. Prepared turkey breast sandwich with half of one cheese kaiser roll for later and put it on fridge. Made salad as well. Client awake about 11:45 'sh am. Agreed to have lunch then. Had the sandwich warmed up and client had it with cole slaw and water for drink. Had small slice of chocolate cake about 12:35 'sh pm. Took Atenolol at 12:50 'sh pm. Phone rang, I answered it and spoke to her granddaughter which says, she called to just thanked me again for calling the other day and about the corn chips from Smart & Final if I go there again. Client watching QVC shopping channel. Left 1:16 'sh pm.
Oct. 19 (Saturday) = Client already awake. Still have a cold. Agreed for a coffee. Put pain cream on shoulder, back and legs and noticed she was sleepy. Client had coffee but doesn't want anything to eat. Talked about chicken parts on Smart & Final and wants me to go there. Did laundry. Client sleeping when I brought coffee so didn't bothered her, put back coffee on coffeemaker. Just continued tidying up kitchen, organized receipts by months and tidied up drawer. Emptied commode and swept bedroom, also added 1 towel rug under commode. Prepared the other half of the cheese kaiser roll for beef bacon sandwich and steamed zucchini and tomatoes. Client woke up a little past 11 am. She had coffee and made list for Smart & Final. I left 11:22 am. Called client @ Smart & Final about chicken meat prices, dog treat, and chips. Decided to skipped meat and got cheddar cheese and sour cream chips and corn chips for granddaughter. Got small dog treat and Diet Coke. Paid with client's check. Got back almost 12 noon. Warmed up glazed chicken wings ( 2 legs and a wing) which client had for lunch around 12:15 'sh with the cheese chips, steamed vegetables and Diet Coke for drink. Had taken her Atenolol @ 12:40 'sh pm. Confirmed to me that I mailed the mails, and I said yes, as she said she was told THEY hadn't gotten the mail yet, with the property tax bill. Told her I did mailed it, either Monday or Tuesday. Showed her the mail from Treasury, which appears to be an ad, which we confirmed was an ad. Put pain reliever meds on where she wanted me to put it yesterday (watch box) since the bottle was lost.) Left 1:20 pm.
Oct. 20 (Sunday) = OFF!
NOTE: Monday/ Tuesday started with the cold.
Oct. 15 (Tuesday) = Dog outside. Client sleeping. Made coffee. Tidied up kitchen. Emptied commode and swept client's room. Changed soiled towel rugs and soaked it. Newspaper trash on blue bin and washed black bin. Client up 10:30 'sh. Called called bank for check she wrote yesterday. Client spoke to Carlos. At Vons @ 11 am. Got lox, dog food, 1 paper towel, 1 squash, small strawberry shortcake. Paid with client's check. Back 11:24 'sh am, client, awake, sitting, still watching tv. Prepared lunch. Client had lox sandwich, beans, steamed squash and water for drink. Swapped flies. Says lox heavy, a lot, and should be little cream cheese. Rubbed pain cream at legs, shoulder (left,) and back. Had small slice of cheese cake too after had taken Atenolol. Asked for spaghetti recipe yesterday on tv, told her I had't got it, maybe today. And Chase letter she made yesterday too. Told her I'd mail it today and Holiday yesterday. Just when I'm about to go, called me and asked for her granddaughter to be called, says she's worried about her not feeling well. Left almost or about 1:20 'sh pm.
October 16 (Wednesday) = Dog outside. Client awake. Says arthritis pain bad. Made tea which client had about 9:20 'sh am. Washed soaked 2 towel rugs. Tidied up kitchen. Rubbed pain cream to client's legs. Tv turned on. @ Rite-Aid for pain reliever, cream, and hair color with $5 off. Paid by client's check. Dropped off letter for Chase on post office drive thru. Back 10:30 'sh am, client still watching tv. Prepared lunch. Client walked into the vacant room and sat, arthritis pain while walking. Asked her if she's ready for shower, and had suggested to postphoned it. Had lunch @ before 11:30 'sh am. Had beef bacon, sandwich, corn, and hot coco which she likes. Had 2 Acetamenophen before 12:30 pm. Sponge bath. Rubbed pain cream on back, shoulders and legs. Changed dress. Fall asleep. Tidied up bedroom and added 1 more blanket. Client walked back to room. Asleep. Woke her up to let her know I'm leaving. Told her about the tv dinners and she could take another pain reliever about 6:30 pm. Left. before 1:10 pm.
Oct. 17 (Thursday) = OFF!
Oct. 18 (Friday) = Noticed dog's lease on the rail was not there. Client awake sitting on bed. Told me arthritis pain yesterday bad, today as well but she can deal with it. Also said she got mad at me yesterday as I should have agreed to exchanged my off yesterday, and that she had agreed when I asked her to exchanged my off for the party (relatives coming in to visit us) when I asked her. And that I'm well compensated and such. Doesn't want drink. Took 1 Acetamenophine pain reliever about 9:17 'sh am with warm water. Told me granddaughter called last night and they talked about this coupon of FREE drink and fries from Arby's. Then when I saw the ad I told her she have to buy the sandwich. Then wants me to go to Windmill Farms and called the store to ask if they would accept check. Then started making list while I swapped flies in the room and tidied up kitchen. Laundry soaked towel rugs. Then client changed her mind to Vons and made check. Made list. Made me call Smart and Final to asked if they accept check, store says yes. Helped client apply some rub on her left shoulder and back. Client fall asleep. But awakened her to let her know I'm gonna go to the store, time 10:40 'sh am. Client continued sleep. @ Vons and got items client had on her list. Called her about chicken wings on sale for $5 and price of graham cookies which she decided to skipped because of price. Paid with client's check. Back about or past 11:30 am, client sleeping. Prepared turkey breast sandwich with half of one cheese kaiser roll for later and put it on fridge. Made salad as well. Client awake about 11:45 'sh am. Agreed to have lunch then. Had the sandwich warmed up and client had it with cole slaw and water for drink. Had small slice of chocolate cake about 12:35 'sh pm. Took Atenolol at 12:50 'sh pm. Phone rang, I answered it and spoke to her granddaughter which says, she called to just thanked me again for calling the other day and about the corn chips from Smart & Final if I go there again. Client watching QVC shopping channel. Left 1:16 'sh pm.
Oct. 19 (Saturday) = Client already awake. Still have a cold. Agreed for a coffee. Put pain cream on shoulder, back and legs and noticed she was sleepy. Client had coffee but doesn't want anything to eat. Talked about chicken parts on Smart & Final and wants me to go there. Did laundry. Client sleeping when I brought coffee so didn't bothered her, put back coffee on coffeemaker. Just continued tidying up kitchen, organized receipts by months and tidied up drawer. Emptied commode and swept bedroom, also added 1 towel rug under commode. Prepared the other half of the cheese kaiser roll for beef bacon sandwich and steamed zucchini and tomatoes. Client woke up a little past 11 am. She had coffee and made list for Smart & Final. I left 11:22 am. Called client @ Smart & Final about chicken meat prices, dog treat, and chips. Decided to skipped meat and got cheddar cheese and sour cream chips and corn chips for granddaughter. Got small dog treat and Diet Coke. Paid with client's check. Got back almost 12 noon. Warmed up glazed chicken wings ( 2 legs and a wing) which client had for lunch around 12:15 'sh with the cheese chips, steamed vegetables and Diet Coke for drink. Had taken her Atenolol @ 12:40 'sh pm. Confirmed to me that I mailed the mails, and I said yes, as she said she was told THEY hadn't gotten the mail yet, with the property tax bill. Told her I did mailed it, either Monday or Tuesday. Showed her the mail from Treasury, which appears to be an ad, which we confirmed was an ad. Put pain reliever meds on where she wanted me to put it yesterday (watch box) since the bottle was lost.) Left 1:20 pm.
Oct. 20 (Sunday) = OFF!
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Oct. 07 - Oct. 13
Oct. 07 (Monday) = Tried calling client before leaving home. Picked up the phone once, can hear ear but client maybe wasn't aware I am on the line. Dropped by to Smart and Final. Tried calling client again twice for tamales question. No answer. Got 1 taffy bag for $4.99 and got chicken tamales for $6.99. Added $2.98 from my card to client's $9 cash. Arrived before 9:30 am, dog outside, client sleeping. Says she had't had sleep last night, dog was bad. Told her I dropped by to Smart and Final and added $2.98. Started tidying up kitchen. Client had tea and fried egg. Continued cleaning kitchen. Washed dishes, laundry and wiped kitchen floor while client went back to sleep after breakfast. Client awake about 11 'sh am. Then awakened client for lunch, and had 1 tamales, sweet corn, seamed squash and tomatoes and water for drink. Says lunch, ok but tamales is heavy. Gave her Calcium and Atenolol at around 12:45 pm. Asked for taffy bag and gave me some on ziplock bag. Also decided to give some to neighbor across the street, "S," but client changed mind later. Wrote check for agency and paid me too for $75.
NOTE: Owes me $75.20 but only told client $75.
Oct. 08 (Tuesday) = Had tried called client before going my way. No answer. Dog outside, client was sleeping and cold. Turned the heater higher. Now, remembered the missing blankets again, and still with the velvet pants. Made coffee and tidied up kitchen. Client had coffee. Checked top part of her cabinet where hats and bags are to check for blankets as she asked. No blankets in there. Asked other room's top to be check too, and I did. Took blankets and the 1 comforter set that was in there o top and bought it to client's room. Likes the comforter set and asked her if she wanted it to be put down on the room, client agreed. Client fall asleep. Emptied commode. Continued looking when client awakened, showed her a red pants I found from the other room. Says still cold. Turned heater higher (83 or 85) and added one more blanket on bed, made sure she's covered too. Client decided to sleep after agreeing on lunch, sardines sandwich. Prepared lunch and made two cheese blintzes, with half mashed potato and some olives for her meal. Steamed spinach with sweet corn. Woke client up for her lunch, had the sardines sandwich, steamed spinach and sweet corn, some olives and water for drink. Turned tv on at about 12:40 'sh pm, and gave client the Atenolol. Noticed a car parked in her front, from the city, and she doesn't like it. Told client it's probably for street maintenance or work as vehicle has orange cones in there. Checked her phone as I noticed phone in the kitchen is lighting up. Found out phone's ringer was OFF. Turned ringer ON. Brought dog outside and emptied trash, and had tidied up kitchen. Client says granddaughter called and says she knew phone was off hook. Says granddaughter will call again. Checked phone again before leaving @ past 1 pm. Left 1:07 'sh pm.
Oct. 09 (Wednesday) = (gloomy day.) Client awake. Made tea. Client had tea and I turned heater higher, client cold. Told her it just rained, and it's windy. Tidied up kitchen. Again went through with pants, looked again at the top cabinet of her room where bags and hats are. And again looked on vacant room. Went through coupons as she was looking for that dog food coupon she said free and some other coupons. Found Vidal Sasson $5 off coupon too. Called Akins. Asked for cream puff and eclair price, was told $4.50/piece. Client thought expensive.Says no money. Told her I don't have money too but I could go to her bank so she could have cash. Agreed. Wrote a check to be cashed in for $25. The thought Akins is off my way, so asked for other options for lunch I could think. Told her there's Popeyes or El Pollo Loco. Asked for Popeyes to be called if they have any deals. Called Popeyes and guy says $1.49 leg and thigh, client decided for it and also want me to go to Vons for dog food, dessert, tv dinner. Suggested she should better write check for Vons as it's better if she keeps the cash for lunches or Akins. Client agreed and wrote check for Vons. Left 10: 45 'sh am. @ Citibank first, and cashed in $25 check. "That" lady was the teller. @ Vons next and called client few times about dessert and dog food. Paid with client's check. Got back to her place 11:20 'sh am. Gave back change to client, $20.87. Prepared lunch. Client had leg and thigh chicken with biscuit I got from Vons, steamed spinach and water for drink. Client then had half of eclair about 12:50 'sh pm and she loves it :) Took her Atenolol. She knows it's Thursday tomorrow, also told her dog food is ready on bottom fridge, and put more pain reliever tablets on her bottle and the Thera-gesic cream.
Oct. 10 (Thursday) = OFF!
Oct. 11 (Friday) = Client till sleeping. Says arthritis pain bad last night. Had tea and boiled egg around 09: 40 'sh am. Tidied up kitchen. Dog had some dry food and walk him on the back patio less than/almost 15 mins. Client still sleeping. Called Akinz to put order before 10 am, guy employee. Usual order @ 10:30 am. turned on tv. Client says she will take an hour nap. Gave me $13 for Akinz. Left 09:23 am. Picked up order, lady cashier. Added $1.54 from my card as cash not enough. Back 10:45 'sh am, client sleeping. Cleaned other bedside table off papers, and shredded name and bank account number off old check books. Client awake past 11 am. Soaked 2 towel rugs. Made salad and prepared lunch. Client had corned beef sandwich, and steamed squash and water for drink about 11:45 'sh am. Told her I added $1.54 more on Akinz bill. Told me to wrote it down. Brought her Atenolol around 12:35. Paid me $1.35 for the $1.54 I added n Akinz. Then brought a small slice of cheese pocket around 12:45 pm. Brought Property Tax bill too and told her. Dialed her son's number for her and she spoke to him about it. Rubbed pain cream on client's legs. Spoke to her son too about the mail. And told him I already deposited $500 on client's Chase account when he asked for client to sign check. Asked property tax bill to be mailed to him, which I told I will mail tomorrow. Client gave me $10 for 99 Cents tomorrow and told her I will call morning before I go my way.
Oct. 12 (Saturday) = Called client before leaving home, no answer. Called client almost on 99 Cents, got list. Got items. Spent $9+. Arrived before or around 9:30 'sh am. Client sitting on bed. Made coffee and tidied up kitchen. Client had cup of coffee. Stored groceries. Washed and re-soaked soiled towel rugs. Turned on tv, swat flies on client's room. Client had 1 coconut macaroons. Prepared meals for tomorrow and dinner. Made rice-a-roni and steamed spinach, sardines sandwich from the other day's sardines leftover, 1 remaining tamales (told client before I left,) and water melon. Picked up lemons and 3 oranges as client asked if what she saw outside on lemon tree are ripe fruits. Thinking of giving lemons to neighbor as client knows lady neighbor was there, saw her for a walk in front when we looked out for what seems like a crazy black guy singing out loud in the street while walking, happened a few times already. Client had lunch around 11:45 'sh am, had corned beef sandwich, sweet corn, two coconut macaroons and water for drink. Gave her Atenolol medicine abt. 12:35 pm. Had told her I would send property tax bill to son. Ok with client. Also told her meals are prepared. Added the last 3 pain reliever tablets on her bedside and 1 pain rub from 99 Cents. Client was sleeping @ 1 pm when I went to her room to tell her I'm going and told her I'm dropping off mail to her son in the post office drop box.
Oct. 13 (Sunday) = OFF!
NOTE: Owes me $75.20 but only told client $75.
Oct. 08 (Tuesday) = Had tried called client before going my way. No answer. Dog outside, client was sleeping and cold. Turned the heater higher. Now, remembered the missing blankets again, and still with the velvet pants. Made coffee and tidied up kitchen. Client had coffee. Checked top part of her cabinet where hats and bags are to check for blankets as she asked. No blankets in there. Asked other room's top to be check too, and I did. Took blankets and the 1 comforter set that was in there o top and bought it to client's room. Likes the comforter set and asked her if she wanted it to be put down on the room, client agreed. Client fall asleep. Emptied commode. Continued looking when client awakened, showed her a red pants I found from the other room. Says still cold. Turned heater higher (83 or 85) and added one more blanket on bed, made sure she's covered too. Client decided to sleep after agreeing on lunch, sardines sandwich. Prepared lunch and made two cheese blintzes, with half mashed potato and some olives for her meal. Steamed spinach with sweet corn. Woke client up for her lunch, had the sardines sandwich, steamed spinach and sweet corn, some olives and water for drink. Turned tv on at about 12:40 'sh pm, and gave client the Atenolol. Noticed a car parked in her front, from the city, and she doesn't like it. Told client it's probably for street maintenance or work as vehicle has orange cones in there. Checked her phone as I noticed phone in the kitchen is lighting up. Found out phone's ringer was OFF. Turned ringer ON. Brought dog outside and emptied trash, and had tidied up kitchen. Client says granddaughter called and says she knew phone was off hook. Says granddaughter will call again. Checked phone again before leaving @ past 1 pm. Left 1:07 'sh pm.
Oct. 09 (Wednesday) = (gloomy day.) Client awake. Made tea. Client had tea and I turned heater higher, client cold. Told her it just rained, and it's windy. Tidied up kitchen. Again went through with pants, looked again at the top cabinet of her room where bags and hats are. And again looked on vacant room. Went through coupons as she was looking for that dog food coupon she said free and some other coupons. Found Vidal Sasson $5 off coupon too. Called Akins. Asked for cream puff and eclair price, was told $4.50/piece. Client thought expensive.Says no money. Told her I don't have money too but I could go to her bank so she could have cash. Agreed. Wrote a check to be cashed in for $25. The thought Akins is off my way, so asked for other options for lunch I could think. Told her there's Popeyes or El Pollo Loco. Asked for Popeyes to be called if they have any deals. Called Popeyes and guy says $1.49 leg and thigh, client decided for it and also want me to go to Vons for dog food, dessert, tv dinner. Suggested she should better write check for Vons as it's better if she keeps the cash for lunches or Akins. Client agreed and wrote check for Vons. Left 10: 45 'sh am. @ Citibank first, and cashed in $25 check. "That" lady was the teller. @ Vons next and called client few times about dessert and dog food. Paid with client's check. Got back to her place 11:20 'sh am. Gave back change to client, $20.87. Prepared lunch. Client had leg and thigh chicken with biscuit I got from Vons, steamed spinach and water for drink. Client then had half of eclair about 12:50 'sh pm and she loves it :) Took her Atenolol. She knows it's Thursday tomorrow, also told her dog food is ready on bottom fridge, and put more pain reliever tablets on her bottle and the Thera-gesic cream.
Oct. 10 (Thursday) = OFF!
Oct. 11 (Friday) = Client till sleeping. Says arthritis pain bad last night. Had tea and boiled egg around 09: 40 'sh am. Tidied up kitchen. Dog had some dry food and walk him on the back patio less than/almost 15 mins. Client still sleeping. Called Akinz to put order before 10 am, guy employee. Usual order @ 10:30 am. turned on tv. Client says she will take an hour nap. Gave me $13 for Akinz. Left 09:23 am. Picked up order, lady cashier. Added $1.54 from my card as cash not enough. Back 10:45 'sh am, client sleeping. Cleaned other bedside table off papers, and shredded name and bank account number off old check books. Client awake past 11 am. Soaked 2 towel rugs. Made salad and prepared lunch. Client had corned beef sandwich, and steamed squash and water for drink about 11:45 'sh am. Told her I added $1.54 more on Akinz bill. Told me to wrote it down. Brought her Atenolol around 12:35. Paid me $1.35 for the $1.54 I added n Akinz. Then brought a small slice of cheese pocket around 12:45 pm. Brought Property Tax bill too and told her. Dialed her son's number for her and she spoke to him about it. Rubbed pain cream on client's legs. Spoke to her son too about the mail. And told him I already deposited $500 on client's Chase account when he asked for client to sign check. Asked property tax bill to be mailed to him, which I told I will mail tomorrow. Client gave me $10 for 99 Cents tomorrow and told her I will call morning before I go my way.
Oct. 12 (Saturday) = Called client before leaving home, no answer. Called client almost on 99 Cents, got list. Got items. Spent $9+. Arrived before or around 9:30 'sh am. Client sitting on bed. Made coffee and tidied up kitchen. Client had cup of coffee. Stored groceries. Washed and re-soaked soiled towel rugs. Turned on tv, swat flies on client's room. Client had 1 coconut macaroons. Prepared meals for tomorrow and dinner. Made rice-a-roni and steamed spinach, sardines sandwich from the other day's sardines leftover, 1 remaining tamales (told client before I left,) and water melon. Picked up lemons and 3 oranges as client asked if what she saw outside on lemon tree are ripe fruits. Thinking of giving lemons to neighbor as client knows lady neighbor was there, saw her for a walk in front when we looked out for what seems like a crazy black guy singing out loud in the street while walking, happened a few times already. Client had lunch around 11:45 'sh am, had corned beef sandwich, sweet corn, two coconut macaroons and water for drink. Gave her Atenolol medicine abt. 12:35 pm. Had told her I would send property tax bill to son. Ok with client. Also told her meals are prepared. Added the last 3 pain reliever tablets on her bedside and 1 pain rub from 99 Cents. Client was sleeping @ 1 pm when I went to her room to tell her I'm going and told her I'm dropping off mail to her son in the post office drop box.
Oct. 13 (Sunday) = OFF!
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