1. 12 Questions to ask
when hiring a
caregiver

2. 1. What draws you to
the caregiving
profession?

3. 2. Describe your work
experience and some of
the challenges you
encountered.

4. 3. What type of position
are you looking for?
Why do you think we
would be a good fit for
each other?

5. 4. What certifications do
you have? Have you
passed first-aid
training?

6. 5. Will you be
comfortable driving my
mother's car when
needed, or using your
own car to run errands if
we request it?

7. 6. Do you have any
medical conditions to
prevent you from heavy
lifting? Would you be
capable of transferring
someone?

8. 7. Tell me about your
availability. If we were
delayed, or go on
vacation, can you adjust
your schedule?

9. 8. What type of
diagnoses have you
cared for? How do you
handle people who are
angry, stubborn, or
fearful – i.e. refusing to
take a shower?

10. 9. Here is a list of
expected caregiving
duties. Is there anything
on the list that poses a
problem or that you will
find challenging?

11. 10. If meal preparation
is needed: What kind of
food do you cook? Have
you had experience
cooking for other
people?

12. 11a. I will be requesting
a criminal background
check. Have you ever
been convicted of a
felony or
misdemeanour?

13. 11b. Can you sign a
contract stating you will
not accept money or
gifts from my
(parents/mother) without
clearing it with me?

14. 12. Are you willing to
provide frequent updates
on the phone or
computer?