Just what we need, many people who cannot be vetted to care for vulnerable people. Not to mention the whole travesty of using the term “New Americans.”
When I think of the time, energy and money spent by so many, including my SIL, to become a citizen and of those waiting for family members or themselves to get in legally, it makes me sick. Totally unjust and beyond foolish.
Can you imagine the communication difficulties involved for the elderly in poor health dealing with people who speak limited English with a heavy accent. Heart-breaking.
New Americans? Only if they are citizens who have successfully completed the process.
in my experience, people from most other cultures have a much stronger appreciation and respect of the elderly than ours. Specifically: African and Latino/ Hispanic and Native American. The ones I have dealt with have been very tender and caring, noticing what is needed before the patient notices.
On the other hand, I have spoken with and watched in action some of our locally provided caregivers. Several have said they hate their work and only do it for the job, complaining about the patients. Others enjoy their work and love the patients but we have a shortage of health care workers.
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DHS to issue grants helping ‘New Americans’ work in long-term care facilities – Alpha News
Just what we need, many people who cannot be vetted to care for vulnerable people. Not to mention the whole travesty of using the term “New Americans.”
When I think of the time, energy and money spent by so many, including my SIL, to become a citizen and of those waiting for family members or themselves to get in legally, it makes me sick. Totally unjust and beyond foolish.
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We need to realize this is not the America we grew up in and wanted for our children, turn our eyes to God, and seek His Face.
mumsee
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Can you imagine the communication difficulties involved for the elderly in poor health dealing with people who speak limited English with a heavy accent. Heart-breaking.
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well, believe it or not, I have an opinion.
New Americans? Only if they are citizens who have successfully completed the process.
in my experience, people from most other cultures have a much stronger appreciation and respect of the elderly than ours. Specifically: African and Latino/ Hispanic and Native American. The ones I have dealt with have been very tender and caring, noticing what is needed before the patient notices.
On the other hand, I have spoken with and watched in action some of our locally provided caregivers. Several have said they hate their work and only do it for the job, complaining about the patients. Others enjoy their work and love the patients but we have a shortage of health care workers.
mumsee
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