What is a general amount of money to give caregivers for Christmas?

A crisp $20 is a safe bet that most caregivers can accept without having to "report" it to their agency. In addition, you may consider throwing in a gas card and/or grocery card. Considering how little money these people get paid, helping them with everyday expenses is well within the spirit of the season.

There may be a different answer if you have hired through an agency or if you have a private hire caregiver.
Some agencies my have a policy about what an employee can get as a gift. (the agency relies on the employee to report gifts, if they do or don't that is another story.)
A $25.00 cash or gift card would be a good holiday gift.
If the caregiver is an employee of a facility MC or AL again $25.00 would be good if there is one or two that are your LO's caregivers but I would also bring a tray of cookies, or a sandwich tray to the staff to share. Keep in mind that in a facility there is staff 24/7 and the late night and others that you rarely see should also be included.
What would be appreciated is a well written letter or card thanking "Becky" for the care and dedication. A copy to the caregiver and a copy to the facility or agency if they are not privately hired.

I doubt if an AL or MC would allow gift giving. You need to check with them. Our Nurses were not allowed to take cash but we used to get a lot of goodies from clients. Some were even good to the Secretaries.

I would check with an agency. Private pay, thats between u and them. Depending on ur finances, you could give a weeks pay or a days pay. Gift cards.

If its a NH situation the aides change all the time. For them and Nursing staff maybe something baked. Order lunch in.

I give a weeks salary. My caregiver comes 4 to 5 days a week (8 hours a day) Question for all you people suggesting $20 - $25 dollars. Did you ever work outside of the home? Did you receive a Xmas bonus or end of year bonus from your place of employment? Was it $20 - $25 dollars for the hard work you did?

Caregiving is not an easy job and If your caregiver is doing an amazing job they deserve a decent Xmas/bonus. Most of them make between $15 to $18 and hour.

I was sadden to see the $ suggestions.

My parents have two caregivers. I decided to give each $100 cash because I appreciate what they are doing. Essentially they are there doing the job that I choose not to do. My sister will also be giving them cash. I did not tell my parents I gave them money. Figured it is not necessary to mention.

i learned dedicated caregivers are hard to come by and it is important that they know they are appreciated. If they are good, you want to keep them.

A gift card ($20 or $25)

Whatever you can afford and think they deserve. I do believe some caregivers are just biding time, and some have a true heart for it, and put there heart into it. A special note with it letting them know how much you appreciate them, not only feeds their soul but gives them documentation for future jobs.

As much as you can afford. Good caregivers are worth their weight in gold!

The caregiver for my wife works 3 days a week, 8 hours each day. After going through several caregivers all hired privately I found a really good one. She knows her job and is good at it. I'd hate to lose her and have to start again. After asking a lot of people the consensus was a weeks pay. Think about it. A gift card or a measly $20-100 bucks for someone so important to the well being of your loved one is not enough.

My Dad had 3 shifts of caregivers per day at home. The caregivers who were regularly scheduled for 1st shift and 3rd shift I gave a $50 Target gift card. The 2nd shift rarely the same person showing up as it was a difficult shift to fill.

I did check with the Agency first, and they said it was ok to give out holiday gifts.