S., the caregiver I hired part-time in May, has come on board full time since the beginning of August. She works 9-5 Monday through Friday.

She is a Certified Nursing Assistant, and she is cheerful and reliable. Nick likes her, and I do too.

I have a weekend caregiver who comes to help with bathing and dressing on Saturdays and Sundays.

I have a backup caregiver who does not mind coming on the spur of the moment but does not want regualr work.

And if all else fails, I have an agency.

Yay.