Hiring a Caregiver – Introduction

Do you need help caring for an elderly loved one? Does your loved one require constant supervision and/or assistance with everyday activities, such as bathing and dressing? Are certain housekeeping routines and regular errands accomplished with great difficulty or left undone?

When you realize that you need help, how do you go about hiring that help? This series of articles explains the basics.

Step 1 – Assess Needs

Step 2 – Write a Job Description

Step 3 – Develop a Job Contract

Step 4 – Locate Candidates

Step 5 – Evaluate Candidates

Step 6 – Understand Your Responsibilities