Try: Interview several candidates in person before hiring be specific about the tasks that are needed make a list be specific about what hours the person will be working and the pay ask the candidates if they are comfortable performing these tasks ask open-ended questions to get a feel for the person’s experience and competence with these tasks for example can you tell me about your experience working with someone who has memory loss when hiring someone who is not employed by a home health agency make a contract that states the tasks payment procedures and termination procedures when hiring someone from a home health agency find out what is covered in a contract are there additional fees that apply to specific services or add-ons if needed what are the procedures for termination or requesting another person check

Materials: Note pad and pen

Categories: Caregiver Needs&Support

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References: Carefully do background checks on top candidates don’t be afraid to move on if it’s not the right fit information references a adapted from www helpguide org – home care services for seniors

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*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed