Do you need a resource to find new talent for your caretaking business? When you need to hire caretakers, you can utilize caregiver placement agencies to find caretakers for you. Of course, you want to go through a great placement agency in order to find talent that will represent your company well. Here are 5 things you should look for in a caregiver placement agency. 

1. Large Selection 

A good placement agency will have a large number of caregivers available for hire. The caregivers should have a detailed profile that details their experience and qualifications so that you can find the right caregiver for the specific job. For example, some caregivers will have the ability to administer medication, while others have more limited medical capabilities. Caregivers will also have different schedules, so you'll want to be able to find caregivers who are available for both short-term and long-term jobs. A large selection makes it easy to adjust to each client's needs and new caretakers in case a client doesn't like a particular nurse.

2. Advanced Verification Processes

You rely on the placement agency to vet the caregivers. You want an agency that runs background checks, drug tests, and verification of each caretaker's credentials. If you end up hiring a caretaker without the proper credentials, you could end up liable for any complaints that occur. 

3. Good Reviews 

There are a lot of agencies out there. How do you know which one to go with? You can start by finding an agency with a lot of positive reviews online. The more positive reviews, the better. A couple of negative reviews are to be expected, but you want the positives to greatly outweigh the negatives.

4. Reasonable Rates

Good help costs good money. Some agencies allow caretakers to set their own rates. Other agencies set rates based on the services required. While you don't want to fall for an agency with rates too good to be true, you also want to use an agency that's affordable.

5. Happy Clients

Ultimately, you want to use a placement agency that sends you caretakers that make your clients happy. The caretakers not only need to develop a good relationship with the patient but also the family of the patient. 

When you find a quality placement agency for caretakers, you will be able to rely on them for all of your client's needs in a mutually beneficial partnership. For more information on caregivers, contact a company near you.