Tips When Hiring a Caregiver

Our friends at Care4Hire have provided some valuable tips to think about before you hiring a caregiver (babysitter, tutor, housekeeper, pet sitter, elder/companion care, or the like):

1. Do a background check on the caregiver that you hire. Definitely run a criminal background check. If the caregiver will be transporting the children or doing errands; you will also want to run a driving record.

2. Do your reference checks. When getting phone #’s on the references; we highly recommend you can call land lines – since you can track the land lines on who the # belongs to.

3. Make sure you spell out and have a detailed conversation on the expectations for the caregiver. Have the caregiver ask numerous questions as well. Communication is the best tool for a successful relationship.

4. Not sure what questions to ask the caregiver? Take advantage of the sample list of questions we have for registered members at Care4Hire.

5. If you do not see the caregiver often; have a notepad where you can both make notes for a communication tool.

Also, don’t forget about our giveaway current running for a free one-month membership to Care4Hire, where you can log on and contact caregivers on the site.

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