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The Most Preventable Causes of 90-Day Caregiver Turnover
An in-home caregiver is one of the most vital care team members for the elderly or those with chronic illnesses. In-home caregivers provide much-needed assistance, companionship, and support to vulnerable populations. They can assist with daily chores, including light housekeeping, cooking, shopping, and meal preparation, in addition to daily routines like bathing and medicine administration.
The Caregiver Crisis
Unfortunately, the United States is currently experiencing a caregiver crisis. Although there are over 4 million providers, the number of workers providing direct care still needs to be increased to meet demand. Over 18 million more care professionals will be necessary worldwide by 2030, according to the World Health Organization. One of the challenges of this issue is that turnover is high in these roles. Why is it so challenging to fill these positions, and what can be done about it?
Caregivers Need Onboarding and Ongoing Training
When hiring a new caregiver, many families and caregiver agencies make the mistake of thinking that the interview and reference-checking process is enough to ensure that the caregiver will be a good fit. In reality, there should be much more to training new caregivers.
