Finding a Competent and Reliable Caregiver Having a caregiver to come into your home or to provide added care in a facility can be intimidating. How are you to know who’s trustworthy or competent enough? Will they be a good fit for you or your loved one? PRIVATE CAREGIVERS Prior to calling any prospects, make a list of what the job will include and what exactly you’re expecting from the potential caregiver.
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The more specific you are, the better. Look into what’s most important for you. Ask yourself questions like:
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> When is the caregiver needed and how often must the person be there? > Is this probably going to change soon? If so, could it be a problem? > What duties would you like the caregiver to perform and how frequently? > Will there be a need for any specialized care, such as for an elderly person with dementia or incontinence? Researching Your Prospects After listing down the caregiving duties, start filtering candidates by phone, and schedule an interview with everyone of them. On the phone, tell them about your needs. Inform them of your intention to call their references and perform a background check on them. Ask them to come to the interview with their resume, driver’s license, Social Security card, and references. Performing Candidate Background Checks Performing a background check on each potential caregiver is crucial. This process should include include looking at credit reports, DMV records, and criminal records (county, state and/or federal). Remember to secure a written consent from the person involved.) The Interview Interviews can be difficult sometimes, but the following are guide questions that can help you extract information that actually counts: > How long have you been working as a caregiver? > Are you trained and experienced in any specific area? > Are you okay with the duties on this list (referring to the list you have prepared)? > What recreational activities would you recommend? > How will you manage a combative care receiver? AGENCY CAREGIVERS Based on definitions by Medicare, home health care is classified “skilled” or “custodial” care. Skilled care is intensive medical care provided or supervised by nurses and/or therapists. Custodial care, on the other hand, is care related to activities of daily living, like getting dressed, cooking, shopping, and the rest. When choosing an agency, consider whether your loved one needs skilled or custodial care, and if Medicaid or Medicare will cover it. Below are important questions you should ask your potential agency: > What services do you provide? > Whom is your Care Team composed of, and are they qualified? > What will be the costs for their services? Could there be any extra fees? > Are you certified to receive Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement? > Do you hold a state license, and are you insured and bonded? > Can you give me references?
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