A guide for families
Preparing the home for a caregiver
What a family can prepare before arrival: a room, a role, a contact person, and time to get acquainted.
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The caregiver will be a resident of the home, not a visitor for a few hours. It is worth preparing for that before the first day, without turning the preparation into a list of legal duties. The exact obligations are set by the law and the official booklet.
- A private place to sleep that allows rest. The worker’s room is not a shared family space.
- A family conversation about what the day actually requires, so the contract reflects the care rather than a vague expectation.
- One family contact person, so the worker does not receive conflicting instructions.
- Time to get acquainted. Yad Harutzim advises against judging the match on the first day.
- Do not take the passport into safekeeping, and do not hold it back.
If a difficulty comes up after arrival, call the branch. If the difficulty is an urgent medical one, contact the health fund or Magen David Adom, not the website chat.