Emphasis on Role: “Caregiver” and “carer” emphasize the act of giving care, with a focus on the practical and emotional work involved. “Caretaker” suggests a more functional or managerial role, often with a broader focus on property or task management.
What to Include in a Checklist for Caregivers Name of caregiver on duty. Date the checklist is being used. Name of patients. Patient's morning, afternoon, and evening routines, such as: Taking medication and vital signs. Eating food and drinking water. Housekeeping tasks to do. Changes in patient's condition, if any.
In order to provide home health aide services in New York State, a person must successfully complete a HHATP or competency evaluation program conducted only by a NYSED or NYSDOH-approved HHATP.
The caregiver license requirements in NY include completing a 40-hour state-approved HHA training program ($300-$800) and passing a competency evaluation. Caregiver training programs in New York typically take 6-12 weeks, with flexible scheduling options including evening and weekend classes.
Effective 1/1/2025, Home Care Aides have a minimum wage of $19.10/hour for work performed in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County and $18.10/hour in the remainder of New York State.
Emphasis on Role: “Caregiver” and “carer” emphasize the act of giving care, with a focus on the practical and emotional work involved. “Caretaker” suggests a more functional or managerial role, often with a broader focus on property or task management.
In simple terms, a caregiver is a person who tends to the needs or concerns of a person with short- or long-term limitations due to illness, injury or disability.
A caregiver refers to someone who directly cares for the elderly, children, or people with serious illnesses. On the other hand, a caretaker's job is broader, such as being employed to take care of the house or land while the owner is away and someone who provides physical or emotional care and support.