Caregiver Interview Questions and Scorecard

Ask behaviour-based questions

Invite the candidate to describe what they did in a comparable situation rather than asking only yes-or-no questions.

• Tell us about a similar household routine.
• How would you respond if a planned task could not be completed safely?
• How do you record changes and communicate with a family?
• What schedule can you reliably maintain?
• Which duties are outside your experience or comfort?

Score evidence, not impressions

Use a 1-to-5 scale for role relevance, communication, judgement, schedule fit and verified experience. Add written evidence for each score and avoid ranking a candidate on assumptions.

• 1: no relevant evidence
• 3: relevant example with some gaps
• 5: clear, relevant and verifiable evidence

Give the candidate a full picture

Explain duties, schedule, pay range, location and who will supervise the work. Leave time for questions; an informed candidate can assess fit more accurately.

Sources and review notes

• Canadian Human Rights Commission — prohibited grounds of discrimination

Sources last reviewed September 4, 2026. This guide provides general information, not legal, tax, employment, medical or financial advice.