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Take the time to be clear about
holidays and time off
Living in care can be very intense by its
nature. Before you hire a carer, it is
important to discuss with them when they
will be off when they are allowed to take
holidays, and how much early notice they
need to give. Find a time that is convenient
for both parties. There are many options.
You can have a carer work seven days a
week for a period of time (often four weeks),
and then take a week off.
As a long-term option to a care home, live-
in care is becoming more popular. You
might be still considering your options and
wondering if living-in care is right for you.
You have two options if your loved one
requires 24-hour care. Live-in care is a
solution for the 92% senior population who
prefer to age in their own homes.
You must first make sure that the caregiver
you are considering hiring has the
appropriate skills and experience. A carer
with similar experience to the service that
you need is likely to be the best choice. This
is especially important if your loved ones
have a specific condition such as dementia.
Experience, qualifications,
references, etc.
Although it may seem obvious, this is important to
remember. It's important to be transparent about
how much and how long you will need the care.
While it is normal for your care needs to change
over time, don't minimize the current situation.
Otherwise, you could end up with a disgruntled
caregiver who had a different expectation of what
they would be dealing with or worse, someone
who has no clue what they’re doing.
From the beginning, be
honest
You should not hire a live-in caregiver
without trying out a shift. It is important to
observe how the caregiver works and how
they interact. You could have the best
caregiver in the world but if they don't work
together, it's unlikely that they will be able
to provide long-term care.
Try a trial shift
HOW TO FIND THE BEST LIVE
IN CARE?
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How To Find The Best Live In Care.pdf

  • 1. Take the time to be clear about holidays and time off Living in care can be very intense by its nature. Before you hire a carer, it is important to discuss with them when they will be off when they are allowed to take holidays, and how much early notice they need to give. Find a time that is convenient for both parties. There are many options. You can have a carer work seven days a week for a period of time (often four weeks), and then take a week off. As a long-term option to a care home, live- in care is becoming more popular. You might be still considering your options and wondering if living-in care is right for you. You have two options if your loved one requires 24-hour care. Live-in care is a solution for the 92% senior population who prefer to age in their own homes. You must first make sure that the caregiver you are considering hiring has the appropriate skills and experience. A carer with similar experience to the service that you need is likely to be the best choice. This is especially important if your loved ones have a specific condition such as dementia. Experience, qualifications, references, etc. Although it may seem obvious, this is important to remember. It's important to be transparent about how much and how long you will need the care. While it is normal for your care needs to change over time, don't minimize the current situation. Otherwise, you could end up with a disgruntled caregiver who had a different expectation of what they would be dealing with or worse, someone who has no clue what they’re doing. From the beginning, be honest You should not hire a live-in caregiver without trying out a shift. It is important to observe how the caregiver works and how they interact. You could have the best caregiver in the world but if they don't work together, it's unlikely that they will be able to provide long-term care. Try a trial shift HOW TO FIND THE BEST LIVE IN CARE? www.homecarepreferred.com/barnet