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Covers candidate experience, understanding of relevant disease processes, and the ability to provide proper ongoing care as needs change. Includes evaluation of training for skilled nursing needs, CPR/first-aid knowledge, physical capability, patience under pressure, and practical interview questions on background checks, transportation, schedules, duties, and references. Also outlines what to communicate to the caregiver about medication, routines, expectations, time commitment, and salary.","# Screening,Interviewing and Selecting PersonalCare Attendants\n\nSelecting and interviewing a personal care attendant(PCA)is both a science and an art.Some aspects ofthe process include the formalized screening of candidates to ensure your health and safety,while otheraspects of the process are focused on ensuring that you and your caregiver will be personally compatibleand able to establish a good working relationship.  \nThe suggestions below were provided by members of the MDA community—some of whom are adultswho live independently and have personal care attendants who serve as their primary care support,andothers who are adults who live with multiple family members and have personal care attendants who areintegrated into their care teams.These resources are provided as a starting point for you.Please note thatindividual situations vary based on the level of skilled nursing support required,the PCA funding sourcesand the number of people in your household.  \nScreening,Interviewing and SelectingPersonal Care Attendants  \n## What to look for when interviewing\n\n### ·What experience does the individual have?\n\n-Does the applicant have experience as a personal caregiver?If the applicant's experience is working in anursing home or hospital setting,ask questions to learn whether he/she has a good understanding of what'sinvolved in serving as a personal care attendant.  \n-Does he/she have a clear understanding of the disease that affects you or your loved one?  \n-Does he/she have a clear understanding of what will be needed in order to provide proper care?  \n-Be sure to explain that caregiving needs may change as the disease progresses.  \n### -What is their educational or training background?\n\n-This is of particular relevance if you have specific skilled nursing needs such as those that are related to caringfor ventillatory or feeding equipment.  \n-Does the person have CPR and/or first aid training?  \n### ·Qualities of the aide\n\n-Is he/she physically capable of providing the type of direct care needed?  \n-Is he/she someone who takes initiative to assist with household duties,if that is one of your expectations.  \n-Is he/she someone who has demonstrated the ability to remain patient when faced with difficult or time-sensitive circumstances.  \n-In order to learn more about the applicant's character and ability to demonstrate initiative and patience,askthe applicant to describe a time or circumstance in which he/she needed to take the initiative to provide carewhen faced with an unexpected obstacle.  \n### ·Questions to ask the applicant\n\n-Ask for his/her name,address,phone number,cell phone and preferred time of day to be contactedregarding the interview process.  \n-Be sure that you have permission to conduct a criminal background check.  \n-Does the applicant smoke?  \n-What is the applicant's home life?  \n-Does he/she have a reliable means of transportation in order to get to your home promptly each day?  \n-If you will require that the applicant be able to transport you as a part of their job duties,you should conduct acheck of his/her driving record with the Motor Vehicle Division and ask for a copy of his/her valid driver's license.  \n-Is he/she married?(If providing private funding for the PCA,you have more latitude in the types of interviewquestions that you are able to ask than if you are interviewing someone through an agency.)  \n-Does he/she have kids?  \n-Is he/she comfortable with pets,if there are any in the home?  \n-If assisting with the care of your pet is a part of the job description,then questions related to his/her comfort andexperience in caring for animals should be included in the interview.  \n-Is his/her schedule flexible enough to adjust to changes if needed?  \n-What is his/her vacation needs?  \n-Is he/she willing to work extra hours if needed?  \n-Where were they last employed?How long were they employed?Why did they leave?Can we contact theemployer?  \n-Ask for multiple references and be sure to contact those referenc","cbCaid9F0kTy21uX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaid9F0kTy21uX","pdf",138173,1,3,"English","en",105,"# What to look for when interviewing\n## What to look for when interviewing\n## Qualities of the aide\n## Questions to ask the applicant\n# What to tell the caregiver or aide you are interviewing","[{\"question\":\"How do you evaluate a candidate’s experience and understanding for PCA work?\",\"answer\":\"Ask whether the applicant has prior experience as a personal caregiver, and if their nursing home or hospital background shows a solid grasp of what PCA duties involve. 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