Steps
on Hiring a Caregiver
1.
Decide what kind of care is needed for your family member or friend. Do you
need a caregiver with a nursing background; registered nurse (RN), certified
nurse assistant (CNA) or a home health aide?
Here are the brief
descriptions
RN
is a graduate trained nurse who has passed a state registration
examination and has been licensed to practice nursing.
CNA
provides basic personal care to patients in the long-term care facility. Certification through the State Department of Health Services.
Home Health Aide
provides basic personal care in the home setting. Certification through the
State Department of Health Services.
2.
Post a job opening notification at the local college or university's nursing
program. Call your local visiting nurse association. They may have a caregiver
referral list.
Many community colleges, adult education programs and vocation
programs offer nursing career programs such as the certified nursing assistant
programs and the home health aide program. Check to see if they have a job
placement center for their graduates. Post a job-opening announcement.
3.
Before hiring a caregiver, have her fill out an application. The application
should include references, prior work experiences, personal information and
other relevant information. If you are hiring a caregiver with a nursing
background, verify her credentials and educational background. See the Caregiver
Job Application
4.
Perform a background check on the caregiver. Make sure to tell her that you
will be conducting a background check. Many companies offer this service for a
fee. You can perform a background check on the Internet.
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