The professional guide for Home Care Providers
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Getting started: Choosing the right job
If you’re considering becoming an at-home caregiver for seniors, decide what type of care you want to provide. You could obtain training in medical skills and offer services like those of a registered nurse. Or you might provide non-medical care that still requires you to hone your skills.
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Is a job caring for the elderly right for you?
If you’re someone who likes to help and support others, then a job caring for the elderly might be right...
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How to become a home care provider: training, pay, and job prospects
Learn how to train as a home care provider and what it’s like to work in this fast-growing field.
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Top 11 caregiver duties to know
Caregiver duties are wide-ranging. It can be assumed, however, that many of the following tasks are performed at some point...
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How to become a home care nurse: training, pay, and job prospects
When we think of nurses, we most often picture them working in the high-pressure setting of a busy hospital. But...
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The interview: What to say, bring and do
Preparing for an interview ahead of time and being yourself are both key to getting a home care job. Review potential questions and practise your answers. Having an idea of how you might respond allows you to answer more fully and sound polished.
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Must-knows for acing your next elderly care provider job interview
Here’s what you need to know to ace your next elderly care interview, whether it’s with an agency or family.
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How to write an excellent elderly care provider CV
When all of your experience is clearly set out on your CV, it’s easier for recruiters to see you’re an...
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These elderly care certifications and courses can improve your career
Ready to start looking for advanced training and certification programs for elderly care? Here are a few caregiver courses to...
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How to gather job references when applying for an elder care role
If you’re ready to assemble your line-up of go-to references but aren’t sure where to start, read on for our...
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Pay and benefits: Setting up your employment
Once you’ve done well in the interview and been offered the job, come to an agreement on pay and benefits. Including these details in a senior care employment contract will keep everyone on the same page.
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Elderly carers: How much should you charge for your services?
Before setting your hourly rate for caregiving, consider these key aspects of the senior care job at hand.
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Elderly care contracts: Why you need one and what to include in it
You need to have clear duties and job expectations, as well as a plan of action in case something goes...
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Starting a new job as an independent carer for the elderly? Don’t forget to take care of your taxes, too!
What elderly carers need to know about the payroll and tax process.
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On the job: Setting yourself up for success
Setting yourself up for smooth sailing on the job comes down to preparation. While you may be familiar with the needs of the person you’re caring for, keep family dynamics in mind, communicate and ask for feedback.
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Five expert tips for first-day success as an elderly care provider
Use these expert tips to help your first day as an elderly care provider go as smoothly as possible.
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5 activities to do with seniors that will lift their spirits—and yours
Here are several suggestions for impactful activities that will benefit you and the older adults in your life.
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9 tips for elderly carers to ease communication with families
Don’t let communication with families stress you out as a caregiver. Here, we offer advice for keeping families up to...
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How professional elderly care providers can prevent and tackle burnout
Burnout is all too common among professional caregivers. Here's how to spot the signs—and prevent it moving forward.
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