Richard worked with us for almost 9 months. He left my employ yesterday. He is a good caregiver for the most part. His strengths: homework help-especially math, patient, good at engaging my kiddo, did the dishes without ever being asked. A little background: at the beginning of the assignment, I let him know the hours would be subject to drastic change BC my child was out of school at the time (12 hour days/overnight/June thru Aug) and would be going back (6 hours days/evenings only). I was in the midst of a child custody dispute (100% custody went to me having 60, and his other parent having 40). I was also switching from overnights to midday shifts. I work 12 hours a day. Initially, Richard was OK with that. He was great, rolling with the punches and being paid when I was paid. I work in law enforcement, which means I work 4 or 5 days on, and then I'm off for 4 or 5 days. This is an unforgiving work schedule for most caregivers and I want to be fair in this review. And initially, he was good about it. Until he was not. Which brings me to his weaknesses: he quit without giving notice via text, for another opportunity. His reasoning was a valid one: his work hours were reduced (between time sharing, covid, scheduled time off), therefore, so was his pay. This is totally understandable, but it also left me high and dry. Obviously, I did not appreciate it. Moreover, his transportation posed an issue on a few occasions. He could not pick up and drop off, had to call off, was late, etc because of it. If you plan to stay with your person requiring care until he arrives, schedule him a bit before you need to leave. Also, you will need a housekeeper, and to meal prep for your person as he will not do either of those things. I have to leave an honest review, and the truth is what it is. If your schedule is set and predictable, you will likely not have any issues with Richard. Overall, he is a good caregiver and most importantly, he is a good person.