IHSS & Pub Auth Caregiver Handbook_8-29-22_tn

TIPS FOR REGISTRY CAREGIVERS: PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW

POSSIBLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

SPECIAL NEEDS INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

What kind of work have you done? What kind training, if any, have you had? Why are you in this line of work? Do you mind being around someone who smokes or drinks? Are you allergic to cats, dogs or other animals? Would you be willing to take me to my doctor’s appointments? Do you have a Driver’s License and car insurance? Would you be willing to work together with me on some tasks? Will you cook according to my needs and plan menus with me? Is there anything on the “Notice of Action” that you cannot or would not do? Do you have any problem understanding written or oral directions? What days and hours are you available? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Have you had any experience in caring for a person with severe memory loss? How would you handle a person who wanders? How would you deal with a person who refuses to eat? How would you handle aggressive or abusive behavior? How would you handle a medical emergency? Have you ever been certified to give First Aid and/or CPR? Can you perform wound care? Would you be willing to learn how? Can you measure and document changes in someone's behavior? Do you know how to operate a lift to transfer someone? Can you change a bed with someone in it? The IHSS recipient may have special needs. The following is a list of questions that provides the IHSS recipient information about your experience working with a recipient who has special needs. If you have experience or special knowledge in these areas, let the IHSS recipient know. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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