Hey, Quick Thought — Are You Showing Love to Your Caregivers?

Kevin Lambing
Jun 3, 2025
2 min read

Caregiver Appreciation is the KEY to your success

Okay, real talk for a second. If you’re running a home care agency (or even thinking about it), here’s one thing I wish someone had told me earlier: recognizing your caregivers is everything. Seriously. It’s like the secret sauce that holds the whole business together.

Let me break it down…

Caregivers Stay Where They Feel Valued

You know that feeling when someone says, “Hey, I see what you did there — and I appreciate it”? Yeah, we all want that. Caregivers especially. They’re out there every day, giving so much of themselves — and if no one’s acknowledging them, well, they bounce. Can you blame them?

Here’s what I think: if you start recognizing their hard work — even with something simple like a thank-you note or a monthly shout-out — they’ll stick around. And get this… one study showed that folks who feel appreciated are way more likely to stay at their job. Makes sense, right?

Recognition = Free Recruitment Tool

Now, you won’t believe this, but giving your caregivers a little spotlight also makes them your best recruiters. Yup! When they feel good working with you, they tell their friends. And we all know how hard it is to find great caregivers these days. Why not let your happy staff do some of the work for you?

Maybe start a “Caregiver of the Month” or post about them on Instagram — tag them (if they’re cool with it), say something kind, and boom: you’re building a team that brags about you without being asked.

Happy Staff = Happy Clients = 5-Star Reviews

Let’s be honest — families feel the vibe. When a caregiver’s stressed or burnt out, clients notice. And when your staff feels seen and supported, that good energy spreads. You start getting better reviews, more referrals, and yeah — your phone rings more.

Pretty wild how it’s all connected, huh?