The Steps


Intro:
Before you begin
Step 1:
Advertise your opening
Step 2:
Conduct telephone interviews
Step 3:
Conduct in-home interviews
Step 4:
Check references
Step 5:
Setting the guidelines
Step 6:
Make your final choice!
Step 7:
Make a work agreement with the caregiver
Step 8:
Take care of employee logistics
Step 9:
Relax! Give yourself a pat on the back.

 

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Step 7Make a work agreement with the caregiver

There should be a written contract describing the position and its responsibilities. This will help to avoid future misunderstandings. The agreement should be written and signed by both parties, and both should have a copy. A contract might include:

  • Days and hours of work, including starting date.

     

  • Salary amount, payment schedule, overtime rate, form of payment.

     

  • Job responsibilities.

     

  • Benefits provided (at the very least include vacation and sick leave).

     

  • Important house rules.

     

  • Whether or not advance notice is required for absences.

     

  • Procedures for terminating the agreement by either party, including a minimum amount of notice.

     

Length of trial period of employment, followed by evaluation and renewal for a longer term.

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