Questions to Ask Potential Caregivers
Interview questions to assess skill, safety, reliability, and warmth for in-home care of loved ones.
1What experience do you have with conditions similar to ours?
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What experience do you have with conditions similar to ours?
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Why this works
Seeks relevant skills (mobility, dementia, meds).
2How do you handle emergencies and who do you contact first?
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How do you handle emergencies and who do you contact first?
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Why this works
Looks for protocols and calm action.
3What tasks are in/out of scope for you?
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What tasks are in/out of scope for you?
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Why this works
Clarifies expectations and legal limits.
4How do you support dignity and independence?
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How do you support dignity and independence?
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Why this works
Values person-centered care.
5What boundaries do you maintain in the home?
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What boundaries do you maintain in the home?
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Why this works
Professionalism and safety for all.
6How do you document meds, vitals, or incidents?
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How do you document meds, vitals, or incidents?
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Why this works
Ensures reliable records and handoffs.
7What schedule flexibility do you have for changes?
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What schedule flexibility do you have for changes?
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Why this works
Assesses coverage reliability.
8Can you provide references and background checks?
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Can you provide references and background checks?
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Why this works
Verifies trust and credentials.
9What’s your approach to meal prep and nutrition?
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What’s your approach to meal prep and nutrition?
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Why this works
Daily care quality and preferences.
10How do you prevent caregiver burnout?
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How do you prevent caregiver burnout?
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Why this works
Sustains long-term consistency.
11What activities do you like to do with clients?
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What activities do you like to do with clients?
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Why this works
Encourages engagement and joy.
12How do you prefer to communicate with family?
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How do you prefer to communicate with family?
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Why this works
Sets cadence and expectations.
Hiring Steps
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.