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Questions to Ask When Hiring a PCA
Hiring a new personal care assistant (PCA) can be a stressful process. Whether you have plenty of experience with this process or are totally new to it, here are some good questions to ask a potential PCA during an interview.
-What kind of medical experience do you have?
-If you have been a PCA before, did you have strong relationships with your previous clients? Did you listen to them and follow their instructions?
-Are you comfortable handling my personal hygiene needs, bathing, dressing, transfers to the bathroom, etc.?
-Are you willing to do your tasks the way I want them done? For instance, if I need to be transferred a specific way, are you willing to do it that way and not your own?
-Do you handle constructive criticism well? If there’s a problem, can I communicate with you without you getting angry or defensive?
-Do you understand how vital it is for you to come to work on time? And if you know that you’re going to be late or you need a day off, can you communicate this information in advance?
These are just a few of the questions I like to ask when I’m interviewing a potential PCA. What about you all? Are there any questions you’d like to add? Join the discussion.
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