Caregivers and credentials
Caregiver matching
Caregiver matching is the process of pairing a family with a caregiver whose skills, schedule, and personality fit the person's needs. Agencies and registries usually do the matching. A good match considers care needs, location, language, and temperament, not only who is free on a given day.
Why it matters for your family
A caregiver with the right skills can still be a poor fit if the two people do not get along. Strong matching starts with a careful look at the person's needs, routines, and preferences. Many families meet or talk with a caregiver first. A common mistake is to accept the first available person without asking about experience with the person's condition. HomeCare.com says it builds care teams that give families options, and that it can provide a caregiver on short notice. Ask any provider what happens if the match does not work. A good provider will find a replacement without delay.
Source: aarp.org
Related terms
- Caregiver matchA caregiver match is the pairing of a caregiver with a client based on needs, skills, schedule, location and personality.
- Care teamA care team is the group of people who work together to support a person.
- Backup caregiverA backup caregiver is a second trained caregiver who can step in when the usual caregiver is sick, late or unavailable.
- Care advisorA care advisor is a person who helps a family understand home care options, share needs and arrange care.
- Care assessmentA care assessment is a review of a person's health, abilities, home and support to decide what help they need.
- Caregiver registryA caregiver registry is a service that lists caregivers and matches them with families.
