My mother has had 24/7 home care since September. The weekend aide has been there since then. The weekday aide has been there for about a month. Neither of them celebrate Christmas, but it seems like I should give them an end-of-the-year tip. How should I go about judging the amount based on the time they've been employed. We like them both. (A week's pay is obviously not feasible since it costs a fortune.) Thanks.
My personal opinion, cash is the best. Depending on how how long the caregiver has been with you, and how well they take care of the patient and don't forget you will have to give more next year.
I would give as much as I could, they deserve it.
xinabess, you even mentioned that giving a weeks pay would cost a fortune, so...
She's choosing to have dinner with your family on Christmas? Smart of her, gets to eat and time and a half pay as well.
Don't know if that helps. Merry Christmas!
Grace + Peace,
Bob in North Carolina
It was a head scratcher trying to figure out who got what amount. I bought everyone Target gift cards. I had cards $100, $50, and $25. What I found interesting, the male caregiver was the only one who sent me a handwritten thank you note.