12 Questions to Ask During an
Interview with a Home Health Aide
Can you provide me with your full name, address, phone number,
social security number and current photo ID so that I can run a background, including credit, check? (If
interviewing an agency candidate, request contact information only.)
Can you (your agency) provide me with copies of current
documentation related to personal insurance, bonding, workers' compensation, and current health status
(TB test, immunizations, etc.).
Can you (your agency) show or provide me with current
documentation related to specific services and assistance (dementia care, CPR, etc.) you are
trained/certified to provide?
Tell me about your experience as an in-home aide – how long you
have been providing care, previous work situations, etc.
Can you (your agency) provide me with references related to
past clients and employers?
Why did you leave your last position? (If they have not left
this position, ask how they plan on coordinating schedules.)
What are your expectations if I hire you?
What hours and days will you be available?
How do you like to get feedback and suggestions?
What do you like and dislike about home care?
Situation-specific questions related to specific issues, such
as ability to prepare culturally appropriate foods or competency in the older person’s language, should
also be asked.