As a homecare agency, one thing we tell both our clients and our caregivers is that it can take a little while for them to find a match. Of course, if it has been a prolonged period of time with caregivers having a new client every week (and if clients keep “firing” their caregivers) that is a sign that we need to ask some follow-up questions. However, today we’re going to talk about how you find your caregiver in our agency when you first start with us.
Do Their Skills Match Your Level of Need?
We have caregivers of all skill levels and background. Part of how you find your caregiver is by making sure that they can match your needs. Now, if you think that a caregiver doesn’t meet some of your needs, you should give us a call at the office and let us know. That way we can adjust the types of caregivers that we send your way.
Is Their Personality a Good Match?
Does this person gel well with you and the other people living in your house? This may take a few visits to figure out, but it is important that if you are letting someone into your house to help you multiple times a week that you like that person. You don’t have to be best friends, we encourage professional boundaries, but you should like them.
Again, if you’re having trouble finding a caregiver that you really like, please give us a call at the office.
Written by Brigid Coffey
