How to Find the Perfect Home Care Provider for Your Loved One

Visiting Angels can help you find a compatible home care provider for your senior loved one in Westminster, CO

If your mom or dad needs assistance with everyday activities, you are probably wondering how to find the right caregiver for them. Luckily, with our Select Your Caregiver program, you can easily match your parent with a qualified, skilled, and compassionate caregiver. At Visiting Angels Westminster, we have been matching clients with caregivers for decades and we are able to find the right fit every time.

How Can I Find a Compatible Home Care Provider?

If you are looking for professional caregivers who will take good care of your loved one, here are three things you should keep in mind if you want to make the right choice.

Check for Skills and Experience

There are many different types of senior care services, from companion care to specialized care for seniors with physical and cognitive disabilities. Establish what type of care services your parent requires before you meet with home care providers. If your parent needs basic assistance with everyday tasks such as running errands, making meals or doing laundry, companion care professional will be suitable. If your parent needs any type of care that requires physical contact between them and the caregiver, you will need a caregiver with specialized skills and experience.

It is a good idea to learn which types of caregivers provide which types of services so you can narrow your search. When you meet with caregivers, make sure you ask whether they provide each of the services your parent will need. In addition, check out whether they are experienced, skilled and adequately licensed.

Personality Matters

It is important that your loved one trust their caregivers and feels completely comfortable around them. After all, they will spend several hours a week together, so the whole caregiving process will be a lot easier if a strong relationship is established. When you meet with home care providers, pay attention to their personalities and trust your instincts.

Availability and Scheduling

Some seniors only require care services several hours a week, while others need care on a full-time basis. The more intensive your parent's caregiving needs are, the more difficult it will be to find a caregiver with suitable availability. Additionally, it is important to find a caregiver who won't disrupt your loved one's daily routine. If your parent likes to sleep in, you will need to find a caregiver who is available in the afternoon. However, if you have found a caregiver who possesses the ideal skill set and personality but is not available when needed, a slight change in your senior loved one's routine may be worth it to get the professional you feel most comfortable with.

Contact our local Visiting Angels office in Westminster, CO to schedule a free in-home consultation.