NannyServices.ca Resource Centre
Guides and advice for families and senior care providers.
Senior Care
Socialization is essential for senior health and well-being. Seniors who are socially active tend to have better physical, mental, and emotional health than those who are isolated. As people age, they may experience…
Senior Care
Aging is a natural process that can lead to physical, mental, and emotional changes in a person's life. As people get older, they may become more isolated and experience loneliness, which can have a significant…
Senior Care
Greater Autonomy One of the most significant benefits of in-home senior care is the greater autonomy it provides. Seniors can maintain their independence and control over their daily routines, including meal times,…
Senior Care
Create a clear role, schedule, budget, and priority list before you begin comparing senior caregiver or personal support worker candidates.
Senior Care
Use your role description to search, compare, and shortlist local senior caregiver or personal support worker candidates.
Senior Care
Use a short call or video interview to confirm the essentials before inviting a senior caregiver or personal support worker candidate to meet.
Senior Care
Speak directly with recent work references and ask consistent questions about reliability, duties, and performance.
Senior Care
Meet the candidate, discuss real situations, and confirm that expectations, communication, and practical details align.
Senior Care
Use a short, paid trial visit to observe communication, judgement, and comfort with the real routine.
Senior Care
Put the schedule, duties, pay, time off, boundaries, and review process in a written agreement.
Senior Care
Prepare the home, routines, contacts, access, and emergency information for a confident first day.
