logicalconclusion asked:
My grandmother's live-in home health aid recently started working for her, about 5 weeks or so. I'm not sure of the tipping/gifting protocol during the holidays for a home health care worker.
I got her a nice bath & body product gift set but I'm not sure what my parents should give her, a gift, money (how much?), etc? Keep in mind, she's been there for a month.
I know this is not a job that people tip for on a usual basis, but they do grueling work for minimum wage so I wanted to show my appreciation.
Ideas and suggestions will be appreciated!
#1 by lawschoolmommy.org on February 22, 2010 - 1:10 am
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A nice day at the spa would be a great gift.
#2 by bath gift sets on February 22, 2010 - 6:49 pm
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#3 by lawschoolmommy.org on February 25, 2010 - 10:28 pm
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i’m a nanny for two kids and get at least $100 at christmas time – it is a bonus, not a tip, think of it that way. altho she’s been there only a month, if she does a good job and your family intends to keep her on, this is a great incentive for her, believe me!
if cash is not an option, a nice 1 hr full body massage at a nice spa would also be appropriate, esp considering her line of work, which requires all her focus to be on someone else’s needs.
you are sweet.
#4 by lawschoolmommy.org on February 27, 2010 - 8:20 am
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as she is live in you shpould treat her the same as a new member of thge family. A gift is mor appropriate thn money. try to make it something that shows that you are interested in her as a person, not just an employee. A magazine subscription to her favourite magazine would be nice. Prehaps some movie passes or theatre tickets? A few of her favourite cd’s or dvds would also work.