Thinking of starting a business in the homecare industry? Caregiver retention can be a challenge, but some of the biggest hurdles can be overcome with internal improvements. A Place At Home offers training and guidance to help you recruit and retain dedicated and empathetic staff. Learn our five tips to minimize turnover.
Why Caregiver Retention Is a Challenge
Seniors are living longer than ever. According to the National Council on Aging, 65-year-olds today can anticipate living for at least another 20 years. In-home caregivers offer a valuable service to our growing elderly population. With 95% of seniors hoping to remain in their homes as long as possible, there’s a surge in demand for qualified caregivers. Caregivers provide valuable healthcare needs, companionship, and other essential services, such as meal preparation, running errands, cooking, and medication reminders.
Yet, low wages, lack of career advancement, and scheduling challenges make recruiting caregivers difficult. Caregiving can also be emotionally and physically demanding. When caregivers don’t receive proper support or adequate breaks, they can quickly burn out. The median rate of caregiver turnover reached nearly 80% in 2023.
How to Improve Caregiver Retention
A Place At Home has provided care for seniors for the past 12 years. We have a valuable perspective on the best ways to prevent caregiver turnover. Here are some important tips:
- Offer incentives: While increasing wages may not be an option, offering performance-based bonuses or smaller incentives like gift cards and extra paid time off can improve job satisfaction. Showing caregivers they are valued helps build loyalty.
- Provide benefits: Giving your caregivers the option of participating in a benefits plan can act as an incentive for existing employees and help you attract new talent.
- Focus on career development: Many caregivers feel there’s no clear path for growth in their careers, causing frustration and a lack of motivation to stay long-term. Offering certification opportunities and career development training can help keep them motivated.
- Use scheduling technology: Turn to technology to improve scheduling. Optimization technology can ensure a balanced workload across your business and help eliminate irregular scheduling.
- Consider partnering with a franchise: A franchise has training and technology in place to help you streamline hiring.
Join A Place At Home’s Franchise Family!
For an initial investment starting at $90,000*, A Place At Home offers the training and ongoing support you need to be successful. We’ll provide hiring support and our franchise network can share their best practices on recruitment. Our hands-on approach to learning will give you the confidence you need to get started. We’re with you every step of the way.
A Place At Home is an established brand with multiple revenue streams and proven operational processes. Our business model enables you to provide in-home senior care, care coordination, senior living alternatives, and staffing solutions for assisted living facilities. A diversified service platform reduces risk and provides a broader service market to enhance cash flow.
Submit a franchise inquiry form to learn more about how A Place At Home can help you build a fulfilling future as an entrepreneur.
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