How to Remove a Live-In Caregiver From the Home

Terminations can be difficult, particularly as they can damage an employee's life and future. Live-in caregivers present greater difficulty because they tend to develop strong relationships with the patient and the entire household. Further, you may be more in-tune with their personal lives, thusly affecting your ability to terminate them. As a result, sensitivity and professionalism must be carefully considered throughout the entire removal process.

Instructions

1. Terminate the individual immediately. Do not postpone the termination, as the caregiver may notice your intentions and begin to work poorly with the patient. To make sure that no one else is involved, conduct the removal when they are not busy.

2. Involve no one but the caregiver and yourself in the termination process. This includes the patient, friends and family members.

3. Speak to the caregiver in a logical and sensitive manner. Do not over-promise anything and be to the point as you inform the caregiver that his services are no longer needed. Do not argue with the employee---calmly explain your situation in a polite manner.

4. Help the caregiver move out and find other clients. Ask the individual to return her keys and completely remove all their belongings. It is polite to provide the caregiver with at least a week's notice to allow him to find a new home.

References

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