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5 Simple Steps to Choosing an In-Home Caregiver in Hoboken, NJ and the Surrounding Area

5 Simple Steps to Choosing an In-Home Caregiver in Hoboken, NJ and the Surrounding Area

It is not an easy decision to hire an in-home caregiver for your aging senior; it is expected to feel nervous or overwhelmed as you begin the process. Obviously, you want to make sure the caregiver you choose is trustworthy, shows compassion, and has the skills need to meet your loved one’s needs, while also being compatible with your loved one’s personality. However, this process doesn’t have to be overwhelming, you are able to do things in advance to help reduced any anxiety, while increasing the chances of finding an in-home caregiver.

Here are five simple steps to help you select the right in-home caregiver:

1. Consider Your Loved One’s Needs
Once you have decided home care is the best option for your senior, you next need to consider what kind of home care assistance they need. Start with making a list that includes:

  • Specific tasks needed (meal preparation, housekeeping, shopping, dressing/grooming, toileting, transportation, recreational activities, etc.)
  • Physical/emotional limitations or health considerations
  • Times of day when assistance is typically required
  • Any personal preferences and requests
  • Caregiver qualities (personality traits, qualifications, training, etc.).

Ask for your senior for their input while making this list, s/he may be able to provide better information that will help you find the right in-home caregiver. Having other family members that help care for your senior give input may also be helpful for this process.
2. Gather Recommendations
Ask your friends, family, medical providers, and your community members for in-home care recommendations or advice. Someone you know may be able to give you helpful information that you are seeking about in-home care and may be able to even recommend an in-home caregiver.
3. Set Up a Consultation
If you decide to go with an in-home care agency, set up a consultation, at Visiting Angels we offer no-cost, no-obligation consultations where we will come to your loved one’s home to discuss their needs with you. During the consultation we discuss your loved ones needs, provide guidance, and answer any question you or your loved one may have. It helps to have a list of questions prepared in advance, while also having not only your loved one there but also any family members that contribute to their care. 
4. Schedule Caregiver Interviews
Interviewing caregiver candidate is the most critical part of the process; it is important to have the agency or individual you are interviewing with to participate in an in-home interview with you, your senior, and other family members. Be sure to have your list of questions for the interview prepared ahead of time. Pay special attention to how your loved one responds to the interviewee, while also paying attention to their personality and answers to questions. At Visiting Angels, the 
Select Your Caregiver® program allows you and your loved one to choose a caregiver.
5. Hire and Follow Up
After interviewing, discuss your choice with your loved one and family members to get their opinions. Once you have decided on an in-home caregiver, reach out to the individual or agency to finalize hiring arrangements. Once your caregiver begins working, continue to follow-up to ensure that everything is going smoothly and up to your expectations. Don’t forget that there is often an adjustment period for both parties involved, however if you ever have concerns just remember to have an honest conversation to resolve any issues.

Our Visiting Angels care coordinators are available to discuss your loved one’s needs during a free in-home care consultation. If you're interested in more information about how an in-home caregiver can help your senior loved ones, call 201-533-1415.

Serving Hoboken, Secaucus, Kearny, North Arlington and Other Hudson County Communities

Visiting Angels HOBOKEN, NJ
50 Harrison St #211A
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Phone: 201-533-1415
201-222-1986
Fax: 201-222-1985

Serving Hoboken, Secaucus, Kearny, North Arlington and Other Hudson County Communities

Visiting Angels HOBOKEN, NJ
50 Harrison St #211A
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Phone: 201-533-1415
201-222-1986
Fax: 201-222-1985