I must find a reliable, experienced female driver, age 43-60 yrs old,
who will agree to provide up to 15 hours per week transportation
within a 15 mile (+/-) radius of employer's home in the Hollywood
Riviera neighborhood of Torrance, California, mailing address is in
Redondo Beach.  I request an answer to the following multi-part
question: l) how to identify non-mainstream media channels to
advertise postion; 2) names and phones/emails of senior citizen
community agencies and relevant organizations (i.e., AARP chapter,
Senior Network, referral agencies)in this locale who can be of
assistance in identifying and recruiting prospective applicants for
the position.  I am not interested in subsidized transporation
services such as group taxi or bus rides for senior citizens who are
low-income.  We are seeking a personal chauffeur/driver.  The position
will be advertised at a rate of no less than $12 dollars/hourly plus
compensation for mileage.

In sum, the essence of my question is how to market, advertise, and
recruit an established female, age 43-60 yrs, experienced driver with
own transportation available to provide 10-15 hours per week
transportation service to elderly widowed woman in the Redondo
Beach/Torrance neighborhood of Hollywood Riviera who is a
well-educated retired teacher with excellent oral, written and
cognitive functioning skills but who is no longer able to drive.

Hello, ginibsantacruz-ga, 


 I fully understand your desire to find a private driver for your
mother. She sounds like a fascinating woman. I hope I can provide a
similar service for my own mother or father if and when the need
arises.

 It will be wonderful if you are able to find a trustworthy individual
through a private advertisement. I have provided several Senior
organizations and facilities in the Redondo Beach, Torrance and
surrounding areas that may be able to provide some references or allow
you to post an advertisement with them. I have also organized a few
other advertising ideas that might prove fruitful.



============================================ 
SENIOR FACILITIES THAT MAY HELP IN REFERRALS
============================================



REDONDO BEACH SENIOR & FAMILY SERVICES
======================================
Serving the City of Redondo Beach
320 Knob Hill Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Tel: (310) 318-0650; Fax: (310) 316-6467
TDD: (310) 316-5699
http://www.redondo.org/depts/recreation/seniors_family/default.asp



TORRANCE BARTLETT SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
========================================
Serving the City of Torrance
1318 Cravens Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
Tel: (310) 320-5918; Fax: (310) 320-8533
http://www.tprd.torrnet.com/seniors.htm



UCLA CENTER ON AGING
====================
10945 Le Conte Avenue, Suite 3119
Los Angeles, CA 90095-6980 
Phone: 310.794.0676
Fax: 310.794.0681 
E-mail:uclacoa@mednet.ucla.edu 
http://www.aging.ucla.edu/whoweare.html

Erin Dominy, Administrative Assistant 
http://www.aging.ucla.edu/staff.html

"As the Center's Administrative Assistant, Erin Dominy's
responsibilities include handling inquiries regarding the Center's
activities; administering the Pilot Research Grants, which offer funds
to launch new research projects on aging;
 
** overseeing the production of the Senior Resource Directory, a
comprehensive listing of services for older adults and caregivers in
West Los Angeles and Santa Monica;**
and managing memberships and tributes. 

Senior Resource Directory online:
http://www.aging.ucla.edu/srresourcedirtoc.html



PENINSULA SENIORS
=================
http://www.palosverdes.com/pvseniors/
PO Box 7000-SENIORS 
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 
Located at 810 Silver Spur Rd. #C 
Phone: (310)377-3003 - Fax: (310)544-6147 



CENTER FOR HEALTHY AGING
=========================
(located in Santa Monica, but a good contact)
http://www.centerforhealthyaging.org/index.php
Please see question box titled "How May We Help You?" 

Information and Referral Services:
http://www.centerforhealthyaging.org/mentalhealth_services.php#volunteers

"We are a community resource for general information about aging and
have links to many resources available to assist older people. For
information and referral services, call Amy Liston at (310) 576-2550
or click on aliston@centerforhealthyaging.org.



BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
============================
510 N. Prospect
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 374-3426, ext. 37 
http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us/commres/organizations/Beach_Cities_Health_District.html

Services Provided to the Community: 

"Health related programs offered through grants to nonprofit agencies
and direct services offered through the Center for Health and Fitness
(318-4748) and the Older Adult program (general #, ext. 26) which are
in-house programs. Services offered include but are not limited to:
fitness classes, educational workshops, support groups, health
services, and case management for older adults."



HERMA TILLIM CENTER
====================
3614 W. Artesia Blvd.
Torrance, CA
(310) 329-1889
http://www.tprd.torrnet.com/facility/tillim.htm



TORRANCE YMCA SENIOR CENTER
===========================
2900 W. Sepulveda Blvd.
Torrance, CA
(310) 784-3232



PERRY PARK SENIOR CENTER
========================
2308 Rockafeller Ln.
Redondo Beach, 
310-374-9515



REDONDO BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER
==============================
200 N. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Redondo Beach, CA 
(310) 318-0650



LOVE INC. SOUTH BAY
===================
P.O. Box 694
Lomita, CA., 90717-0694
Helpline: (310) 325-9938 or
Business: (310) 325-4121
Fax: (310) 325-8768
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9AM - 2PM
http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us/commres/organizations/LOVE_Inc_South_Bay.htm

Services Provided to the Community: 

LOVE, Inc. provides individuals from local churches with the time,
skill, and heart to help those in need. Services include but are not
limited to: shopping for the homebound, emergency food delivery,
tutoring children and adults, housing for unwed mothers, relief care,
companionship for the elderly or disabled, nutritional counseling,
translation, and Christian counseling.



COMMUNITY FOCAL POINT ON AGING
==============================
310-320-1300 
A "volunteer-run information and referral program coordinated by the
City of Torrance in cooperation with the Torrance Commission on
Aging."



FAMILIES WITH AGING PARENTS
===========================
15600 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90077 
(310) 395-1985 
24-hour answering machine 

Offers self-help support groups for adults dealing with issues of
aging parents.



LOVING CARE AGENCY
==================
3655 Torrance Blvd.
Suite 302
Torrance, CA 90503
310-792-9555

Services: include Live-in/live-out and part-time aides, companions.
CNAs and LVNs.
Ages: All
Hours: Office open 9-5 Mon-Fri.
Costs: $10/hour and up
Other: Also includes transportation, cooking, etc.



RETIREMENT LIVING SOLUTIONS
===========================
http://www.retirementlivingsolutions.com/
Serving the Orange and Los Angeles Counties. 
Hours: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Toll Free: (800) 813-7007 
Fax: (562) 986-9961 
E-mail: wwdye@aol.com

Sevices (including transportation)
http://www.retirementlivingsolutions.com/



OXFORD HEALTH CARE SERVICE 
==========================
2171 W. Torrance Blvd.
Suite #6
Torrance, CA 90501
800-201-5565
310-538-5400

(Does not offer private transportation but may provide a referral)

In business for 36 years. Insured and bonded caregivers. Employee
screened.



PHYSICIANS CHOICE HOME HEALTH INCORPORATED
==========================================
3625 Del Amo Boulevard
Suite 390
Torrance, CA 90503
310-793-1515
800-787-7244

(Does not offer private transportation but may offer a referral)

Provides in-home skilled nursing care



COMFORT KEEPERS
===============
2275 Torrance Blvd., Suite 203 
Torrance, CA 90501 
PH:  310-381-0009
FAX: 310-381-0186 
Email: southbay@comfortkeepers.com
(All offices are independently owned)

National website:
http://www.comfortkeepers.com/our%20Mission.asp

Services: 
http://www.comfortkeepers.com/our%20Services.asp



TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
=================================
Advantage Program
3330 W. Lomita Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 517-4666
Network of services for people 50+ in the South Bay area, membership
is free. Services include discounts on prescriptions, hospital and
healthcare services, fitness activities, free health lectures and
screenings, free insurance counseling etc.



AARP 
====
728 13th St.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-4085 or (562) 496-2277
chapter information: (800) 424-3410 

HOMEPAGE: www.AARP.org 



SOUTH BAY SENIOR SERVICES 
=========================
3246 W. Sepulveda Boulevard, #209 
Torrance, CA 90505-2762 
310-325-2141 
"In-Home Service Registry assists in finding help with light
housekeeping, shopping and meal preparation; provides follow-up;
maintains current list of screened, qualified workers. To use service,
must be age 60 or older and a resident of Hermosa Beach, Lomita,
Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Redondo Beach, or Torrance.
Hours: Range from 4 hours per week to 24-hours a day live-in 
Cost: Fee paid directly to caregiver; organization is non-profit 

(No mention of transportation but may provide a referral)



Also see "The Torrance Guide to Services for Older Adults."
http://216.239.39.104/search?q=cache:MAJh7CDh6OIJ:www.help4srs.com/guides/torrguide/tginhtml.htm+herma+tillim+center&hl=en&ie=UTF-8



Also see the "In-Home Service Providers Guide." Redondo Beach-South
Bay.
http://www.redondo.org/pdfs/recreation/In%20Home%20Care%20Guide.pdf 




==========================
ADVERTISING POSSIBILITIES
===========================

 I have tried to think of methods to reach local females in the age
group you desire who are trustworthy, know the area, and who might be
happy to spend ten to fifteen hours a week helping an older citizen in
their community. Local medical facilities and churches are a few
places women in that age range would frequent. Local libraries are
another possibility for a job posting but I have not listed them here,
as are local schools, where substitute or part-time teachers might be
willing to take on a second part-time job.

 I have also included some community groups and local newspapers that
are exclusive to the Redondo Beach/Torrance area and increase the
likelihood of recruiting a local female who knows the area well.


LCM SOUTH BAY FAMILY MEDICAL GROUP
===================================
520 N. Prospect Ave., Suite 103
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 374-9646
http://www.lcmhs.org/facilities/13.html

(They may have a board for job postings)	


LOS ANGELES COUNTY HARBOR -UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
=============================================
1000 W. Carson Street      
Torrance, California 90502
(310) 222-2345
http://www.humc.edu/

(They may have an area for job postings)



THE BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
===================================================================
Beach Cities Health District
514 N. Prospect Avenue, Third Floor, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-374-3426
http://www.bchd.org/programs.html

"..provides a variety of services designed to improve the quality of
life and maintain the independence of older and disabled residents in
the three beach cities. Our staff of professional care managers
provides confidential home visits, care plans to achieve goals,
referrals to community services, and advocacy. We offer classes in
wellness, fitness and nutrition that promote cardiovascular endurance,
muscular strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. We also
train peer counselors and volunteers who visit with older adults in
their homes and build trusting relationships. And we provide support
groups and professional counseling to help clients share their
feelings and create stronger support networks. Call 310-374-3426, ext.
149 for more information.



CRAIGSLIST.ORG
==============
 An internet employment service which allows you to place job postings
in all manner of areas, including Medical/Healthcare.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/

See examples:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/hea/

To post a job, click on "Post to Classifieds" in the left upper
corner.



THE BEACH REPORTER
==================
400 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 247,
Manhattan Beach, California 90266.
Phone number 310.372.0388
http://tbrnews.nminews.com/about_us/

"The Beach Reporter is the community newspaper of the beach cities,
serving the South Bay every week since 1977. It covers four of the
most affluent cities along the Southern California coastline -
Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and El Segundo.
With saturation coverage of South Bay homes, extensive street-rack
distribution and targeted business delivery, The Beach Reporter is the
largest and most well read publication in the area."

"The Beach Reporter provides the communities with an abundance of
first rate staff written articles and features, hundreds of display
ads, a large classified section, public notice advertising, and is by
far the number one source of real estate advertising in the South Bay.



EASY READER
=========== 	
832 Hermosa Avenue
Hermosa Beach, California 90254 
Phone: (310) 372-4611
Fax: (310) 318-6292
http://www.aan.org/gbase/Aan/viewCompany?oid=oid%3A24

"Easy Reader is a weekly, community newspaper serving the South Bay
area of Los Angeles, one of the largest, most affluent retail markets
in the country. The paper is home-delivered to Hermosa Beach, North
and South Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Palos Verdes. Easy
Reader is also the legally adjudicated newspaper for Hermosa Beach and
Redondo Beach."



THE DAILY BREEZE
================
5215 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90509
Tel: (310) 540-5511 
http://www.dailybreeze.com/



SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS
=================
SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075 
619-481-7895 

"Serves five LA Counties."



TORRANCE CHURCHES
=================
http://torranceca.areaguides.net/yellow.html?city=Torrance&ST=CA&head_sel=churches&heading=&business=

(If you have a particular religious preference, this might be a very
good place to find a part-time employee.....especially a middle-aged
woman who would have some free time.



REDONDO BEACH CHURCHES
======================
http://redondobeachca.areaguides.net/yellow.html?city=Redondo+Beach&ST=CA&head_sel=churches&heading=&business=


====


 I must thank my fellow researcher, Larre-ga, for providing some very
helpful resources for this answer. After going through the trials of
hiring home care for her own mother, she also suggested that you might
want to consider an agency or referral service to hire a bonded
driver.

 Another helpful reference is the "Finding and Hiring In-Home
Assistance Guide" which you might find useful in the interview and
hiring process.
http://www.a1aa.org/images/FindingandHiringAssistance.pdf 


===

 
 If I have left out areas that you think may be promising, please let
me know and I will try to find further references. As I mentioned
earlier, I also believe that local teachers (especially substitutes)
might be interested in a part-time job, especially if it involves one
of "their own."

 I wish you the best of luck!


umiat-ga

Google Search Strategy
Redondo Beach AND senior centers
redondo beach AND community newspaper'
Torrance libraries
Redondo Beach libraries
redondo beach medical facilities
redondo beach AND private transportation
redondo beach AND elderly transportation
redondo beach and chauffeur
private drivers AND torrance

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Request for Answer Clarification by ginibsantacruz-ga on 10 Aug 2003 22:13 PDT

Dear umiat-ga:  Thank you for your detailed response to my question:
Finding a driver for woman in Redondo Beach/Torrance.  It has very
useful information.  I want to pay the amount I indicated I would pay
for the answer, but I'm not sure how to indicate that I now that a new
credit card and that the old credit card which I used to establish the
account is no longer valid.  I will now try to rectify this this
problem.  I hope there is
no delay.  I do appreciate the time and effort you put into answering
my request.

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Clarification of Answer by umiat-ga on 11 Aug 2003 21:50 PDT

I am glad my answer was helpful! Contacting the editors at GA should
help you to rectify the switch in credit cards. Just let them know the
proper information an all should be taken care of.

umiat