Handling daytime child care for newborn cancer patient
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Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
This. And I'm sorry I have no advice on how to find someone. We had a minor health issue and my newborn had to be given medication 3 times a day and we ended up with a nanny with prior nursing experience (from another country) and it was still nerve wrecking. We advertised for a nanny and I brought up the medication part during the interview and several candidates were visibly uncomfortable at the thought so we didn't hire them. |
Anonymous
| Does she qualify for home health |
Anonymous
I disagree. While it’s too much for most nannies, an educated, bright nanny can learn to care for the newborn as well as a parent could. But yes, a pediatric nurse would be optimal. |
Anonymous
| I was the first poster who talked about hiring an NCS. I worked through Hush Hush Little Baby and they are a great group. Rates range from $25-45 per hour in general. But the higher end tends to be for twins/triplets. |
Anonymous
| You might get more ideas in the special needs forum. |
Anonymous
| I'm on the SN forum a lot and my first thought was Karasik but I don't know if they take kids that young. Maybe St Coletta? I would also call the ARC and ask if they can help with sources of pediatric medical day care. I would look to funnel the cost through my insurance too. |
Anonymous
| I would not feel comfortable with any of your options. I would quiet my job, if that was in any way possible. |
Anonymous
I used to work at a childhood cancer group and a lot of parents end up having to quit their jobs to care for their child -- but it is often financially ruinous for the family and the long-term consequences of the financial fallout are very stressful. If the family can find care, they should do that. I think it is going to be a matter of finding the right person more than finding the right qualifications. |
Anonymous
You need a pediatric oncologist nurse! Either that or you quit your job and take care of your child and I cannot imagine why you aren't doing this |
Anonymous
| When we were looking for a home health aide for my grandma, one company (in Bethesda I think) specifically mentioned that they mostly care for children. I think my mom paid $25/hr for my grandma’s aide. |
Anonymous
Your reasoning is off. OP isn’t a pediatric oncologist nurse so there’s no point in she staying home. OP, the right nanny could handle it. Good luck! |
Anonymous
+1. Daycare worker here and I would not recommend a daycare either. Even with the utmost cleanliness and loving care, kids can pass along germs but most importantly, a daycare can’t provide the 1-1 care that your child needs. |
Anonymous
You have no clue what you are talking about. OP herself isn't a nurse. And maybe OP needs to work because she carries the health insurance her kid needs. Also, even if OP needs a medical professional, why does she need a pediatric oncology (it's "oncology" not "oncologist") nurse? A RN or LPN experienced with infant patients should be able to handle this job. A pediatric oncology nurse is a REALLY specialized type of nurse and they rarely do private care. |
Anonymous
Almost all pediatric oncology nurses work in a pediatric cancer ward in a major hospital that has such a ward (e.g., Children's, St. Jude's, City of Hope, etc.) and they don't do home care. Needs like those of OP's child (feeding tube, CPAP mask, etc.) don't require a pediatric oncology nurse. |