In today’s employment climate, it can be challenging to attract, train and retain top talent in many industries. The homecare and hospice space is no different, with many job openings but not enough trained and talented caregivers to meet the growing demand.
The unfortunate reality is that staff turnover is a major problem when it comes to providing homecare services. One recent study indicates that the industry-wide turnover rate is almost 80%. That startling statistic demonstrates the challenge of finding high quality caregivers and ensuring that caregivers are able to form deep connections with the clients they serve.
Our Approach to Staff Retention
At Blue Water Homecare, we are focused on maximizing staff retention so that our clients can have a consistent, positive experience with homecare. Our screening and interview process ensures that only skilled and professional caregivers join our team. From there, we devote training and other ongoing resources to ensure that our team members continue to deliver care using the latest modalities and best practices. How do we know we’re delivering at the highest levels? We regularly complete satisfaction surveys and have many positive reviews on the web.
We work hard to match caregivers with clients in a way that sets everyone up for a highly rewarding and positive homecare experience. Our clients are overwhelmingly pleased with the quality and consistency of care they receive. When you choose Blue Water Homecare, your loved one is never just a number. We are focused on serving the Central Texas community with compassionate, consistent care every step of the way.
How to Avoid Caregiver Turnover
Our effort to build collaborative, positive work environments for our team members, along with using personal connections to recruit some of the best caregivers in our state, allows us to stay ahead of the hiring challenges that face many other homecare organizations. We have deep respect for our clients, and know that many of them form deep bonds with their caregivers. We owe it both to our clients and team members to nurture those relationships.
You have many choices if you are considering homecare. Many companies may promise a certain standard of care, but few are able to deliver without a deep commitment to attracting experienced, empathetic caregivers. When evaluating your options, look closely at who will be providing day-to-day care, and ask questions about recruitment and retention strategies.
