I pay my caretakers $25 an hour when I go back to my apartment for a long day in NY. There are two and they split the time. I haven't had a vacation in 6 years and want to attempt an overnight. I know when I interviewed someone last year (and I never used them) they said they'd charge $150 for an overnight. I don't know if my caretaker will expect me to pay her $25 an hour for an overnight. Should I offer her the $150?
So the $150 you mentioned is actually right in line with what’s typical. I’d just have an open chat with your caregiver, maybe saying something like:
‘This is my first overnight break in years, and I’d like your help. I was thinking $150 for the 12 hours — does that sound fair to you?’
That way it’s clear, respectful, and you both know what to expect. And honestly — after 6 years without a vacation, you definitely deserve this time.
Wait, does she take a 12 hour sh!ts?
If you have hired them privately ask them what they would charge you for an overnight.
I also think the cost might depend on how much care you need.
Also figure in that you will be paying them for the travel, food, lodging as well as the hourly rate.
(By the way was that $150.00 per hour or was that for the night say from 7PM until 7 AM?)
There is absolutely no care from 9 at night until breakfast time around 8:30 in the morning.
I don't want to ask them because they don't know and will probably just say $25 an hour.
No the $150 was for overnight. 9p to 9a. That is what another caregiver I interviewed but didn't use was charging.
Thank you!