Hiring caregivers in home care isn’t just about finding someone with a polished resume or a great interview. It’s about protecting your clients, your agency, and your reputation.
In this lesson, we’re diving into how to conduct strategic reference checks that help you uncover the truth before making a hiring decision.
Because caregivers often work alone in private homes, you need to know more than whether they “seem nice.” You need to understand their reliability, professionalism, stress response, attendance history, and whether a former supervisor would confidently rehire them.
Inside this training, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Speak with the right reference source
✅ Verify employment history and reasons for leaving
✅ Ask questions that reveal reliability and red flags
✅ Assess how a caregiver handles stress and difficult situations
✅ Use the “Would you rehire them?” question as a final hiring signal
This is a must-watch for home care owners, recruiters, and hiring managers who want to avoid costly hiring mistakes and build a stronger caregiver team.
Watch the lesson, then share in the comments:
What is one reference check question you currently ask — or plan to start asking?