I have two aides that stay with my mom 24-7 in my mom's home. one stays three days and the other four days. I give them a tip every month and was wondering if anyone does this and if so how much do you give them?
My Dad's caregivers were from an Agency but there was nothing in the paperwork about giving tips or holiday gifts. I even emailed the Agency and asked them, and they didn't seem to mind whatever I wanted to do.
Last Christmas the first time my Dad had full time caregivers. I had a schedule of the caregivers, new one each week, so I could tell who put in the most regular time. I gave those caregivers Target gift cards.
The agency contract spelled out that I shouldn't be giving anything of value to the aides.
If your aides are independent you can do as you please. Instead of a tip, though, have you considered increasing their wages a tad?
My sisters and I periodically brought treats into Mom's nursing home, for the staff. This seemed very well received. Everybodys like knowing that they are appreciated. I think that even from an agency, aides can be given a box of chocolates or a loaf of banana bread, etc. as a token of appreciation.
Last Christmas the first time my Dad had full time caregivers. I had a schedule of the caregivers, new one each week, so I could tell who put in the most regular time. I gave those caregivers Target gift cards.
If your aides are independent you can do as you please. Instead of a tip, though, have you considered increasing their wages a tad?
My sisters and I periodically brought treats into Mom's nursing home, for the staff. This seemed very well received. Everybodys like knowing that they are appreciated. I think that even from an agency, aides can be given a box of chocolates or a loaf of banana bread, etc. as a token of appreciation.