The Truth About Being a Caregiver: Candid interviews with real caregivers
On Lydia's 25th anniversary of being the caregiver to her long-time client, he handed her an envelope with $50,000. She gave it all to her kids.
We interviewed a caregiver who was with the same client for 30+ years. They developed a special bond.
When she had to move to a different part of California, he moved with her.
She was his caregiver until he died at 103 years old.
We had candid interviews with real, veteran caregivers to uncover the answers to some of home care agency operator’s burning questions.
During this pre-recorded series of interviews with real caregivers, you’ll learn key insights from your target hires:
What are the most important things to caregivers about their job?
When do they start looking for a new job? What will make them leave their company?
Where do they go when they want to find a new caregiving job?
These caregivers have a combined 40+ years of experience. And, they’re willing to share it with your agency to help you grow in the new world economy.
For some owners, you’ll hear validation of the best ways to recruit and retain caregivers. And for some other owners, you will need to be willing to hear some hard truths and keep an open mind about the best ways to recruit and retain great caregivers.
Introduction
1. Lydia M.
2. Carmen I.
Carmen I. is a mother of 5 and has been a dedicated caregiver for the last 11 years. She says, "If I'm not able to caregiver for my mother or my grandmother, and if I had to have a caregiver taking care of them, I would want them to care for my family the way that I would."
And, she goes on to say, "I know my clients aren't my family, but I feel they should be treated that way... because we'll all need it some day." Carmen is one of those caregivers who got into this because she feels deeply that it's the right thing to do and loves the work.
But, she's had the unfortunate experience of working for senior care businesses that don't always show the same level of care and compassion. Listen to her interview to learn more about her story and some critical advice for senior care business owners and operators.
3. Casandra B.
Communication is key, according to Casandra. She is the type of person who took on the role of family caregiver because she wanted to make her mom's life better in her last days.
But, after having worked in assisted living communities, she's here to share the type of communication that senior care businesses need to improve on to be able to retain caregivers who are in this for the right reasons.
