How to Set Clear Expectations with Your Caregiver from Day One
- jamie6220
- Jul 1, 2025
- 1 min read
Starting off on the right foot with your caregiver is key to long-term success. The best way to do
that? Set clear, written expectations from the beginning.
Before the first day, create a care plan that outlines:
Daily routines
Medication schedules
Meal preferences
Physical or emotional needs
Communication guidelines
Emergency contacts and procedures
We also recommend putting together a caregiver agreement, and we are happy to assist you.
This doesn’t have to be a complicated legal document—it can be a simple outline of job duties,
working hours, pay rate, and house rules. Not only does this reduce confusion, it also shows
your caregiver that you are organized and committed to mutual respect.
At Caregiver Group, Inc., we offer templates, checklists, and guidance to help families like yours
prepare these documents. And because we’re a registry, not an agency, you’re in charge of the
relationship—not a third-party office. This allows you to make changes quickly and build a
caregiver partnership that works specifically for your household.
Have questions about care plans or agreements? Call Stephanie Parsons at (541) 761-6387 for
a friendly and expert walk-through.
Caregiver Group, Inc. is proud to be endorsed by Jamie Callahan, CEO of Team Senior Referral
Services, Inc. Visit us at www.caregivergroup.org to explore more caregiver resources.
