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Caregiving is a rewarding but challenging job that can take a toll on your physical, emotional, and mental health. As a caregiver, it's important to take steps to manage your stress and avoid burnout. In this article, we will discuss some tips for managing caregiver stress and avoiding burnout.
All of the strategies that I have outlined here work together to help create a more complete picture for candidates. The more complete the picture, the better chance that you will have of attracting candidates—candidates who will not just be a great fit for your company but will also be interested in your company. This is important because your pre-employment marketing campaigns are likely to cost less than your post-employment marketing campaigns.
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services website provides guidance on training requirements & classes. “CareLearn Washington provides access to professional online training, including DSHS approved continuing education, for long-term care professionals in adult family homes, assisted living facilities, and enhanced services facilities. Visit CareLearn...
Caregiver Candidate Ghosting is a term used to describe the act of a caregiver not showing up for an interview. This is not only an issue for the employer, but it also leaves the potential caregiver with little information about their potential employer.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services pays for all Long Term Care Worker Background checks.
There are established background check procedures for the following types of facilities:
Adult Family Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Nursing Homes
Medicaid contracted Home Care Agencies
Private Pay Home Care Agencies
Individual Providers (IP) - Non Developmental Disabilities Administration
How soon will I need to report new hires or rehired employees?
The DSHS website states that “Federal and state laws require you to report all newly hired and rehired employees to the Division of Child Support (DCS) within 20 days of hire or rehire, regardless of their age or the numbers of hours worked. A newly hired employee is one who has not worked for you before, one who has returned to work for you after a separation of at least 60 consecutive days, or one who has started working for you under a new Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).”
