Often we sense that because we say what we are feeling, we have done our part in communicating. Unfortunately that’s not the case.In order to successfully maintain a well balanced and professional working relationship with your caregiver, proper communication needs to be implemented.It is important to keep a few things in mind when communicating with your caregiver.  

1.  Cultural differences may make it hard to express what you are thinking, without offending. In circumstances such as that it is important to educate your self on the background of your caregiver so that you can be politically correct and move forward in a positive manner.
2. Having daily logs,...

    When you're going on a vacation you ultimately have two choices: One choice would be, to take your caregiver on vacation with you. Caregivers can work their normal shift hours and if overtime is needed, you can adjust their pay accordingly. While on vacation if your caregiver is going to be working a completely different schedule than normal, it is best to discuss the schedule changes with them. This will help avoid confusion during your holiday. Choosing not to take your caregiver on vacation is perfectly acceptable. In that circumstance you are still responsible to abide by your contract and pay them for the...

Every employer should consider executing performance reviews. With any job, a performance review is necessary to ensure that both the employer and the employee are on the same page. Performance reviews are essential and can happen as often as once a month. Upon hiring, mention that you have done standard performance reviews with all of your employees and that it is required for the position being offered. In an environment where the employee is working for you in your home, it's usually recommended to conduct the performance review in a casual setting. To execute a job performance, advise your caregiver that you would...

As you move forward in life you start to realize how quickly time goes by. Getting caught up with deadlines at work, social obligations and having to take care of your home can become tiresome. One of the major reasons why people are now opting to get professional help in the home is, so they can gain the priceless gift of “extra” time. Having someone help run your home and look after your children gives you the opportunity, to organize and prioritize, so you can get back on track. With the time that you gain from having an extra...