Caregiver problems

I'm so glad you posted about this, @LaDawnCareALot

I've been on the other side of this scenario, trying to find care agencies when someone I loved was in need. I can tell you this, when a care business provided the right person -- it was the most valuable thing in the world. No exaggeration there at all.

While this article is more about hiring in general, it could provide some insight for you in your situation: Employees on Your Mind? Some Hints Before You Hire. 

I hope other QB Community members can weight in with more specifics to the care industry. Know that we're pulling for you here.

Hi!  If you are in New Jersey, I can assist you with good & reliable candidates.   Thanks, ravi 

I should have mentioned that my business is in Utah. There seems to be a shortage of CNAs here. 

"I'm just wondering if there other companies having the same issue?"

It's your Industry. These issues are rampant. I have Clients that are in this field (Home Instead) and the other issue, they are Too Nice, and put up with all sorts of stuff, because they are afraid of Losing the few people they have. I think that is a loop; the caregivers take advantage, borrrow money, clock in falsely, etc, and they don't get fired for it for the longest time.

I recommend you approach a Vocational program in your area and your Job Service or Workforce Center; they love to work with Employers. Get in the food chain with a "back to work, displaced homemakers" program, too. Look around at Retraining programs. Have some say in How you want them trained, as well. It is the Best Partnership you can make.

Bring in a certification professional for Training sessions; become a Trainer to others that need to maintain certification. That is part of Networking in your own field, and puts you in a position to know what and who and where everything is happening. Be the Big Dog in town that everyone turns to, and wants to work for.

@195491 Do you have any tips for @LaDawnCareALot? :smileyhappy: