For carers providing elderly care, a one week's salary tip is a good rule of thumb. A thank you card or a gift voucher would be well-received; you may also consider treating them to a massage or other indulgence, a carer's job can be stressful and physically exhausting.

Are you supposed to tip caregivers?

If families can afford it, Bergman recommends tipping one week's pay for aides with at least one year of service. That's a customary amount and similar to what a child's nanny would receive. ... When families employ more than one caregiver, each should be tipped according to the same formula, Bergman said.

What is an appropriate gift for a home health aide?

In most cases, a cash holiday gift will be most appropriate. A current general rule of thumb for a Home Health Aide/Caregiver who has been with your family for a year or more is a sum equal to one day's typical wages. You should not feel obligated, however, to go beyond your personal budget during the holidays.