Recruitment:
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Referrals
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Craigslist
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Churches
Retention:
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Appreciation
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Bonuses
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Continued Education: Assisted Living Manager, Certified Medical Technician, Ipced.com
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Mentorship
Don't:
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Hire friends
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Get personal
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Break your own rules
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Play with the money
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Overlook Clear Signs
Do's:
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Set goals with your caregivers
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Catch them doing something right
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Sandwich The Negative
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Document everything (Good and Bad)
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Birthday cards, Holiday Cards, Turkeys, Christmas Bonuses
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Create a support system, Team Mindset