en-us5/25/2013 6:07:58 AM5/25/2013 6:07:58 AM5http://www.caregiverlist.comRight at Home has very specific criteria for caregivers. First, they must want to be a caregiver for the right reasons. We look for someone who is very interested in providing care for individuals needing assistance and is kind and gentle. The caregiv...http://caregiverlist.com/ShowAnswer.aspx?QuestionId=5514/24/2013 4:53:06 AMAlthough we have a policy of requiring a minimum of at least a year's experience, there are companies that will hire you without any experience. If you would like to obtain experience prior to applying to a homecare company such as Salus, you could apply ...http://caregiverlist.com/ShowAnswer.aspx?QuestionId=3455/26/2011 6:13:09 AMThe important thing to remember is that each state regulates and monitors assisted living facilities, they are not federally regulated. You need to find the state licensing agency in your state and then you can contact them.  A great resource for tha...http://caregiverlist.com/ShowAnswer.aspx?QuestionId=3344/7/2011 5:56:22 AMThe most important qualities in a home care agency employee are trustworthiness and compassion. It seems from your question that your mother has both. Many agencies, like ours, offer in-house training and then on-the-job supervision. We don’t mind hiring ...http://caregiverlist.com/ShowAnswer.aspx?QuestionId=3322/1/2011 6:49:37 AMPer the American Red Cross, a CNA with a valid, current license would need to apply for reciprocity to the State Testing office in the Department of Public Health in the new state where they want to work.When taking any health care certificate program ...http://caregiverlist.com/ShowAnswer.aspx?QuestionId=3019/23/2010 9:24:09 AMYes, this may affect your chances of becoming a caregiver, but it varies from agency to agency and will also depend upon if the felony was more than 7 years ago as federal law allows information to be viewed for only this time period. Each agency has diff...http://caregiverlist.com/ShowAnswer.aspx?QuestionId=2898/5/2010 8:09:06 AMMost reputable in-home care agencies have rather stringent hiring guidelines that include pre-employment drug screening, social security number verification, competency testing, and of course background checks. However, in my experience, I don’t believe c...http://caregiverlist.com/ShowAnswer.aspx?QuestionId=2505/11/2010 6:13:27 AMYes, since the vast majority of caregiving positions with in-home care agencies are considered part-time, many employees choose to work with multiple agencies.  Oftentimes a caregiver might be placed on a regular long-term assignment with a set numbe...http://caregiverlist.com/ShowAnswer.aspx?QuestionId=2714/27/2010 6:21:58 AMIf she were applying with our company, she would be required to complete the hiring procedure just like any other applicant. A determination to hire would be based on her verification to work legally in this country, references and experience. If she lack...http://caregiverlist.com/ShowAnswer.aspx?QuestionId=2603/13/2010 6:32:11 AMIn the non-medical Home Care industry, we offer services that are non-medical in nature, such as companionship, personal care and home making. However, your Medical Assistant degree is a plus in that it offers you general knowledge about health conditions...http://caregiverlist.com/ShowAnswer.aspx?QuestionId=2291/16/2010 8:37:14 AM