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Question: Would you consider paying a one time staffing fee for a recruiter to find you a private caregiver? Caregiver would be vetted, but all other matters would be between the family and private caregiver.
The 2 best caregivers I hired were students at the local Community College. They had completed the CNA certification and were waiting for the Nursing School to start. Because they have to do a Clinical Rotation as a CNA student they have had a background check done. (I was working with a program through the VA and they also did a background check even though one had been done) And the names I got came from the head of the Nursing Program and I had told her what I was looking for. So in that respect she chose ones that she felt would be a good fit. I never once thought of having a recruiter find a caregiver for me. (Just curious how much does that cost?)
You should have at least 2 that you hire though. Work their schedule so that they are not going to get "burnt out" The other reason to hire 2 is if one is sick you have another that can generally fill in.
Vetted in what way? To be certain they are without criminal record? Because that isn't difficult in this day and age to do on your own. Vetted for driver's license or insurance or bonding? The personal checking of references? I would want details, and am uncertain here what the cost is versus what you are getting for this cost. I would be more than willing to pay this fee, but I would want to know what is covered.
Recently an acquaintance rented out her home for the months she planned return to her home country. She hired an agency with big fees that supposedly "vetted" people thoroughly. Turns out this couple with two children wasn't married, as claimed, had a history of fraud and child abuse with a bench warrant extant. While in her home the couple killed their toddler child in a gruesome manner. It has left the homeowner haunted, determined to sell and never return to this country again and the home, due to national/international news history, virtually unsellable. I tell you this only to say that someone can claim they are doing this and doing that; it may not be done at all. This couple had been masters of the con, showing the homeowner lovely snapshots, etc.
It is a very tough thing to ensure that you are getting good help, and it's why often people go through an agency where that does followup/checking and has someone to call with questions, to replace workers who aren't adequate/don't show, and to answer questions re vetting. I know it surely does bump up the price. If you can find people on nextdoor who have recommends and references you can fully check that could be an option? If you can keep cameras in home, letting them know they are there and where they are, I would consider that if your senior cannot be a good reporter for you.
This sure is a problem and I sure wish you best of luck. People you invite into your home often have access to full information for ID theft. Just scary times.
Yes. This is done more in large city areas. My girlfriend works for a big name family. They use an expensive recruiter/service to find caregivers. I believe the recruiter/service does background checks, interviews, and checks credentials. Then the family employs the caregivers themselves directly after vetted by the employment agency.
If you can afford it. I would use a recruiter. It is a lot of work to find people yourself.
Note---this is a recruiter, not the typical caregiver agencies most are familiar with.
Please check the caregiver rules in your state. In my state (MN) a private caregiver is always considered an employee. This means you are an employer, and must comply with payroll withholding, quarterly tax reporting, submitting W2s, having a employment contract that outlines PTO, vacation times, OT, etc. IMO you would also be paying a bookkeeper to manage all of this.
A private caregiver means you need more than 1 so that when #1 is suddenly sick and can't come to work, hopefully #2 can.
You will need enough liability or Worker's Comp insurance to cover them at the worksite. FYI my own MIL broke her back in a client's home while working as a companion aid for an elderly woman.
Agencies aren't perfect either but at least you have a pool of people who are already vetted, there's accountability if something goes wrong, you have subs, and you have alternative people should your original choices not work well in your situation (and I can attest that you will probably need to "adjust" the aids they send you).
If you hire from an agency you will get the "best" people if you give them enough and consistent weekly hours. I had one for years for my Aunt, who came MWF for a minimum of 30 hrs p/wk. I had to go through at least 3 losers to get an absolutely awesome person (for 6 years straight).
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Because they have to do a Clinical Rotation as a CNA student they have had a background check done. (I was working with a program through the VA and they also did a background check even though one had been done) And the names I got came from the head of the Nursing Program and I had told her what I was looking for. So in that respect she chose ones that she felt would be a good fit.
I never once thought of having a recruiter find a caregiver for me. (Just curious how much does that cost?)
You should have at least 2 that you hire though.
Work their schedule so that they are not going to get "burnt out"
The other reason to hire 2 is if one is sick you have another that can generally fill in.
Vetted for driver's license or insurance or bonding?
The personal checking of references?
I would want details, and am uncertain here what the cost is versus what you are getting for this cost. I would be more than willing to pay this fee, but I would want to know what is covered.
Recently an acquaintance rented out her home for the months she planned return to her home country. She hired an agency with big fees that supposedly "vetted" people thoroughly. Turns out this couple with two children wasn't married, as claimed, had a history of fraud and child abuse with a bench warrant extant. While in her home the couple killed their toddler child in a gruesome manner. It has left the homeowner haunted, determined to sell and never return to this country again and the home, due to national/international news history, virtually unsellable. I tell you this only to say that someone can claim they are doing this and doing that; it may not be done at all. This couple had been masters of the con, showing the homeowner lovely snapshots, etc.
It is a very tough thing to ensure that you are getting good help, and it's why often people go through an agency where that does followup/checking and has someone to call with questions, to replace workers who aren't adequate/don't show, and to answer questions re vetting. I know it surely does bump up the price.
If you can find people on nextdoor who have recommends and references you can fully check that could be an option? If you can keep cameras in home, letting them know they are there and where they are, I would consider that if your senior cannot be a good reporter for you.
This sure is a problem and I sure wish you best of luck. People you invite into your home often have access to full information for ID theft. Just scary times.
If you can afford it. I would use a recruiter. It is a lot of work to find people yourself.
Note---this is a recruiter, not the typical caregiver agencies most are familiar with.
A private caregiver means you need more than 1 so that when #1 is suddenly sick and can't come to work, hopefully #2 can.
You will need enough liability or Worker's Comp insurance to cover them at the worksite. FYI my own MIL broke her back in a client's home while working as a companion aid for an elderly woman.
Agencies aren't perfect either but at least you have a pool of people who are already vetted, there's accountability if something goes wrong, you have subs, and you have alternative people should your original choices not work well in your situation (and I can attest that you will probably need to "adjust" the aids they send you).
If you hire from an agency you will get the "best" people if you give them enough and consistent weekly hours. I had one for years for my Aunt, who came MWF for a minimum of 30 hrs p/wk. I had to go through at least 3 losers to get an absolutely awesome person (for 6 years straight).