Employing a Limited-English-Speaking Caregiver Ideas to help parents hire and retain caregivers who are not fully proficient in English.
Financial Facts About Caregivers who Work in Your Home The nitty-gritty of parental reporting responsibilities as required by our state and federal governments.
Guide for Teen Babysitters Tips for teenagers on how to be a good (great!) babysitter - written for teenagers and other beginners.
How to Use 911 Designed to assist limited-English-speaking caregivers. Includes an Emergency Telephone Number Sticker. (Available by mail or at the office ñ not online.)
Preparing for an Emergency - Information for In-Home Caregivers Handout and emergency card for limited-English-speaking. in-home caregivers. (Available by mail or at the office in Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese.)
Sample Employment Agreement for Parents and In-Home Caregivers How to write an agreement to protect everyone.
Sample Medical Authorization Form This sample form allows parents to authorize medical care in their absence.
Where and How to Look for a Caregiver to Work in Your Own Home Suggests where to advertise and how to interview; includes a Sample Agreement for parents and in-home caregivers.
Your Rights and Responsibilities as an Employer of an In-Home Caregiver Gives an overview of considerations for hiring and employing an in-home caregiver, including tips on interviews, reference checks, communication, child rearing issues and health and safety concerns.
Your Rights and Responsibilities as an In-Home Caregiver Employee Discusses in-home caregiving from the Employee's perspective, including business practices and potential pitfalls.
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