My family is considering transitioning our mom to a live-in caregiver because it is time that she has someone in the house at night. We have two terrific people for 8 hours during the day that we will have to let go. I feel badly about it, but it is time to rethink my mother's care arrangements.
Our caregivers are not from an agency, they are paid daily by us. There is no contract. How much notice is appropriate to give them? Is it typical to give them severance?
Just curious how others have handled this. Thanks.
One live-in caregiver isn't going to be enough. She'll need days off, other time off, holidays, etc. It takes a team. You'll have to hire a relief caregiver or maybe two.
Home caregivers take a lot of management by somebody, and you're just getting started. Been there and done that (that's why I believe you're asking too much of one live-in), and good luck to you.
You could place Mom in an AL or LTC and spend down her money that way then transition into Medicaid. Just make sure the facility u choose takes Medicaid. Easier to get into a facility if you private pay.
If you prefer to have her in her home, you will need more than one person to fill this role.
Do you like the caregivers that you have now enough to speak to them about your situation?
You could give them the choice of remaining with the same schedule they have now or ask if they would like to switch to the overnight shift.
Then you could hire someone else for the remaining hours. You might even ask them if they have worked with other caregivers that may be interested in caring for your mom.
Best of luck in finding the best caregiving solution for your mother.
If you can, I would provide two weeks severance. They are going to need time to find another job. If you tell them you are exploring this option let them know you will provide them two weeks pay to find another job. But do know they may STILL panic. I sure would.