Table 4 Factors and suggestions influencing the job satisfaction of caregivers.
From: Visible and invisible factors affecting the job satisfaction of agency home caregivers in the UK
Factors | Suggestions | |
|---|---|---|
Visible factors | How the client responds | The agency gives timely feedback from clients to caregivers. |
Management style No enough training Voices are not heard | The agency strengthens the training of line managers of caregivers. Managers shall listen to the requests of caregivers. | |
Workload allocation Changing schedule Too many tasks Low payment | Caregivers should have a regular work schedule and regular clients. Fair pay and benefits. | |
Invisible factors | No sense of belonging | Integrate the caregivers with the agency more and be supportive of the caregivers. |
Perceived lack of respect | Agency shows their appreciation for caregivers’ work, and respects caregivers. | |
