As said, it all depends on the schedule. One client may need more time than another. If ur talking about NHs, that is determined by the State. Ratio of so many aides to so many residents.
I would greatly imagine it depends on the caregiver and what jobs she or he does. When I hired caregivers they were here from 9 until 4. If any of them wanted to they could take another client after that time, or before. If you hire a "shower aide" they will be there about 1 to 2 hours. So they can take many clients if that is all they are doing. If you hire someone from 9 until 4 what they do before and after you have no control over. If someone does have other clients and it interferes with the time you have hired them for THAT becomes a problem. If they are so tired they fall asleep while caring for your spouse, mom, dad....THAT becomes a problem. If they begin to make mistakes or do not complete tasks because they are tired then THAT is a problem. The follow up to that would be to look for another caregiver. Or if they are working for an agency this would have to be discussed with the Supervisor.
When I hired caregivers they were here from 9 until 4. If any of them wanted to they could take another client after that time, or before.
If you hire a "shower aide" they will be there about 1 to 2 hours. So they can take many clients if that is all they are doing.
If you hire someone from 9 until 4 what they do before and after you have no control over. If someone does have other clients and it interferes with the time you have hired them for THAT becomes a problem. If they are so tired they fall asleep while caring for your spouse, mom, dad....THAT becomes a problem.
If they begin to make mistakes or do not complete tasks because they are tired then THAT is a problem. The follow up to that would be to look for another caregiver. Or if they are working for an agency this would have to be discussed with the Supervisor.