We have a kind caregiver through an agency. We are going to try our mom in a residential community. Closer to caregiver daughter, and a bit less money (hopefully enough to avoid real NH). What would be considered proper? 3 weeks notice, any additional compensation?
There should be something in the paperwork about notice.
I also suggest that you write 2 letters. (If appropriate and true)
1. To the agency telling them that you valued this Caregiver and that you were pleased with the level of care that Mom received.
2. To the Caregiver telling her/him that you were pleased with the level of care that was given. That Mom will miss her/him.
Caregiveng is an ever changing thing. As people decline a higher level of care is required. The caregiver that you start with is usually not the one that is the last caregiver. This is expected.
Your first priority is to Mom and her needs. It should also be a caregivers priority. They / the agency will easily find another position. There are far to few good caregivers.