I’m pleasantly surprised that many home care agencies use comprehensive questionnaires for both clients and caregivers to gather information about their personalities, preferences, and interests.
This information is then used, often with a blend of "art and science" (data and intuition), to make the most suitable matches.
The goal is to create a meaningful bond that goes beyond just performing tasks, leading to a more holistic and satisfying care experience.
Some 50 years ago, the HR people at my employer discouraged me from using instruments such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in building my team of people in the corporate communication department.
That hesitation gradually changed, but I had quietly used questionnaires all along. That helped me build an effective team.
Today, as a member of The Pillars of Prospect Park senior living community, Minneapolis, I see some terrific matches between caregiver and care receiver. The evidence: giggles and outright laughter at the most unexpected moments.
* When have you seen a care receiver and a caregiver create a partnership that is unusually beneficial for both?
I’m pleasantly surprised that many home care agencies use comprehensive questionnaires for both clients and caregivers to gather information about their personalities, preferences, and interests.
This information is then used, often with a blend of "art and science" (data and intuition), to make the most suitable matches.
The goal is to create a meaningful bond that goes beyond just performing tasks, leading to a more holistic and satisfying care experience.
Some 50 years ago, the HR people at my employer discouraged me from using instruments such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in building my team of people in the corporate communication department.
That hesitation gradually changed, but I had quietly used questionnaires all along. That helped me build an effective team.
Today, as a member of The Pillars of Prospect Park senior living community, Minneapolis, I see some terrific matches between caregiver and care receiver. The evidence: giggles and outright laughter at the most unexpected moments.
* When have you seen a care receiver and a caregiver create a partnership that is unusually beneficial for both?