China Travel Savvy > Advice > Money > Costs and Prices. China is generally a very cheap country by Western standards. You can live on practically nothing if you are so inclined. Although in cities like Shanghai there are plenty of ways to spend a lot of money.
As a general rule, caregivers who help with the tasks of day-to-day living, such as cooking, companionship, and personal care, may not need to be licensed; licensing or certification is required for home health aides (HHAs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and others providing medical care.
1 Training â It is hard to argue that licensed caregivers are not more prepared for caregiving than those who have never undergone formal training. 2  However, if the caregiver has a bad attitude or a poor work ethic, all the training and licensing in the world wonât make them a good caregiver. Experience â Experience is valuable in that it helps the caregiver determine whether or not they can handle a particular assignment. 2  But it is NOT the primary ingredient one should look for when evaluating a caregiver. 3  An inexperienced caregiver can be more eager to please and willing to go the extra mile.