NannyAvailable.com understands how vital it is to find the right caregiver for a loved one. The right caregiver must be experienced, have the necessary credentials and is someone you must trust with the care of an often vulnerable family member.
We have carefully laid out a step by step process that we recommend you follow in order to alleviate any problems and difficulties you may potentially experience in the hiring of a caregiver for a senior or disabled member of your family.
Finding and hiring the right candidate for a loved one will not only benefit your relationship but will guarantee you peace of mind so please read these steps carefully.
You will probably want to conduct your first formal
interview over the phone. This phone conversation should be used to tell
the caregiver about the kind of person they will be looking after, what
you are looking for in a caregiver, the start date of the position and
the skill requirements that are important for the position. It is also
important, even at this early stage to clarify salary expectations with
the caregiver to make sure there are no misunderstandings later down the
road.
It is vital that you allow the caregiver to talk so you can gage whether
this person appears like a suitable candidate to work in the home with
your loved one. Although you can tell a lot from a telephone
conversation, try not to rule anyone out immediately as many people are
nervous and might not be articulate over the phone but may still be very
qualified and capable.
Suggested questions to ask in the telephone
Interview
Once you have taken the time to describe the position and your
requirements you can begin to ask your questions
How old are you?
Do you live in the area?
How many years have you worked with senior persons/ disabled?
Describe how you have worked as a caregiver and what you can
offer my love one?
When are you available to start work?
What are your salary expectations?
From asking just these few questions you will be able to gage as to
whether this person could be suitable. If however, the person does not
suit your needs, say thank you and politely close the conversation to
move on to your next phone conversation.
If you are happy with the way the telephone conversation has gone we
suggest you set up a face-to-face meeting. It is important that you set
up a convenient time and date for the interview and ask them to bring
with them:
