Caregiver Interview Question:

First Caregiver Job Interview Questions:

Submitted by: Muhammad

☛ Do you smoke?
☛ Do you have a driver's license? If yes, do you have reliable transportation and insurance? How far from here do you live?
☛ Do you have any CPR or first-aid training? Do you have any formal caregiving training?
☛ Do I have your permission to run a background check?
☛ What type of position are you looking for? After reviewing our job description, is this the type of position you are looking for?
☛ Can you perform the duties required for this position?
☛ Are you comfortable with pets?
☛ Are you able to work the hours needed?
☛ When are you available to start working?
☛ Do you have any medical conditions to prevent you from heavy lifting? Would you be able to transfer someone from a wheelchair into a car or onto a bed?
☛ If we are delayed, go out of town, or go on vacation would you be able and willing to adjust your schedule?
☛ Where was your last job? How long were you there? Why did you leave? May we contact your past employer? Please provide contact name, phone number, and email address.
☛ If meal preparation is needed, what kind of food do you cook? Have you had experience cooking for other people.
☛ How do you feel about caring for an elderly/disabled person? Or a person with memory problems?
☛ How do you handle people who are angry, stubborn, or fearful?
☛ What type of diagnoses have you cared for?
☛ Is there anything in the job description that you are uncomfortable doing?
☛ Give an example of a difficult situation you handled with a client. For instance, how did you handle refusing to take a shower?
☛ What time commitment are you willing to make to stay on the job?
☛ Will you keep daily records? Do you know how to use a computer?
☛ Why should I hire you?
☛ Are you willing to sign a contract saying you will not accept money or gifts from my parents?
☛ How will you keep the family informed?
☛ Can you give me two work related and one personal reference?
Submitted by: Muhammad