Thousands of Malaysian Families Are Competing for the Best Home
Caregivers: How to Find the Best Caregiver

Malaysians tend to look down on children who send their elderly parents to a nursing home. Despite better care and supervision at these care centers, the concept of saving “face” prevents many Malaysians from placing their elderly at these homes.

An alternative Malaysians usually entail hiring a domestic worker to take care of them at home while also assisting with household chores.

But is a domestic worker equipped with the skills needed to care for those who are bedridden or who require palliative care? What if the elderly person suffers from dementia or other illnesses?

Although a dedicated home caregiver in Malaysia may know how to clean and dress pressure ulcers or wounds, gently rub or massage and help with simple physiotherapy, there is no guarantee that they are trained or qualified to carry out such tasks. Finding the right professional company in Malaysia is one key to success. Hiring a random caregiver off of social media is not.

A trained caregiver in Malaysia

While employing a caregiver is not yet common among Malaysians, there is a growing demand for trained and experienced caregivers for the elderly throughout Klang Valley, particularly in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor Damansara, and Petaling Jaya. In fact, these days, literally 10,000 or more Malaysians per day are looking for caregivers all over Malaysia and the competition for good caregivers is getting intense. Read below about how you can find a good caregiver in Malaysia.

The aim is to provide a solution for those Malaysians who wish to give their elderly the best care during their golden years.

Four things to consider when looking for a professional caregiver in Malaysia

1. Trusted service provider. A little research on a company’s background will not hurt as you are going to entrust their employees with your loved one. Look for an agency with an established and reputable background in the field. A legitimate Malaysian agency will openly share reviews of past clients on their website whether it is a positive review or constructive criticism to improve their service.
2. Make an inquiry. Prepare a list of questions related to the care you need and what the agency can offer. The agency should be helpful as you are a potential customer. So feel free to address your concerns to the service provider’s customer advisors.
3. Get to know who the future caregiver is. It is important to know who your new in-house assistant is, so conduct a background check. Here are some areas of importance:
   • Are they trained? What level of training do they have and where were they trained?
   • Are they certified and experienced?
   • Are they local nurses/caregivers or legal foreigners?
4. Ask for personal details. This would cover the caregiver’s culture, religion, and spoken language. This helps ensure that they will be a good fit for you and your loved one.
   Having support in the home will give you a sense of added safety and security to continue functioning on a daily basis, safe in the knowledge that your loved one is in the hands of a professional.
   When mobility and health problems are a concern, there is always the possibility of a fall, or an emergency that will necessitate quick action. In times like these, having a qualified and trained caregiver to watch over a loved one, is definitely reassuring.
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