Signing a Senior Care Contract is a crucial step in building a healthy relationship between a caregiver provider and a family right from the start.

Such as an agreement is the best way to ensure that both sides are on the same page. Caregivers need to know clearly their duties and job exceptions as well as what they should expect in return.

Senior care contracts provide a framework for healthy working relationship. If a family refuses to create a contract that should be a red flag for caregivers and indication that this position might not be the best fit.

Things that should be included in the contract need clearly state caregiver’s job responsibilities ( health and personal care, medication, meals and nutrition, general duties, grocery shopping, errands, activities, transportation, social pursuits, etc. ) as well as the following information: start date, worksite address and schedule, notes about a patient and his/her diagnoses, compensation ( regular and overtime rate), mileage/ general expenses, tax-advantage benefits, paid time off, holidays, confidentiality clause, ground for termination, raises and reviews, etc.

By putting everything in writing, both sides of a contract can stay on good terms and avoid any possible future conflicts and ambiguities.

Some caregivers or families may feel uncomfortable initiating a conversation about contract, therefore, hiring a domestic care agency can be very helpful to achieve best contract terms and ensure that both sides are equally protected.

JoyCare Agency in Chicago manages a caregiver contract discussion in diplomatic way and acts as a fair mediator to create a well balanced and productive relationship between a senior caregiver and a family.

Whether you are a family looking for a caregiver for your loved one or a senior care provider seeking a new caregiver position please reach out to JoyCare Agency for a complementary conversation.