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jcrane, please note that the vast majority of family caregivers taking care of a love one do not get paid.... unless the person they are caring for can pay them from their own savings.
If your family member can pay you, the pay would be whatever you both agree upon. It is important to have a Caregivers Agreement that states what are your duties, what days you will be working, what days you have off, the hourly rate, etc.
If the person is living in your home, note that if that person wasn't there you would still be doing the cleaning, cooking, and shopping.
If the family member has a professional caregiver from outside of the family, the Agency or private hire usually sets the price. I know when my Dad had 3-shifts of caregivers he was paying $30/hour, of which part of that pay when to the Agency for their overhead, licensing, bonding, and insurance.
If one hires a private caregiver, outside of an Agency, one would need to check with their homeowner's insurance regarding obtaining a "workman's comp" policy in case the caregiver gets hurt on the job.
The best way to determine what the rate of pay is in your area would be contact a couple of agencies and ask. Describe what needs to be done. There are levels of caregivers from "companion" that person would be the least involved maybe also do some light housework, a caregiver would do more, toileting, helping with grooming, reminding about medications. (they can not give medication) and a Nurse would be required if medications need to be given. (Hiring privately a Nurse would not be required you can instruct an employee to give medications.) But calling an agency would give you an idea as to cost. Keep in mind an agency keeps a hefty % of the fee you pay the caregiver does not get all. There should be an agreement/contract and taxes should be taken out. "room and board" should not be part of the pay no one can work 24/7/365 so other caregivers should still be hired.
It depends on the family, the level of wealth, the area, so many different options. Is there a care agreement being drafted? What does the elder law attorney suggest?
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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.
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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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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.
If your family member can pay you, the pay would be whatever you both agree upon. It is important to have a Caregivers Agreement that states what are your duties, what days you will be working, what days you have off, the hourly rate, etc.
If the person is living in your home, note that if that person wasn't there you would still be doing the cleaning, cooking, and shopping.
If the family member has a professional caregiver from outside of the family, the Agency or private hire usually sets the price. I know when my Dad had 3-shifts of caregivers he was paying $30/hour, of which part of that pay when to the Agency for their overhead, licensing, bonding, and insurance.
If one hires a private caregiver, outside of an Agency, one would need to check with their homeowner's insurance regarding obtaining a "workman's comp" policy in case the caregiver gets hurt on the job.
The best way to determine what the rate of pay is in your area would be contact a couple of agencies and ask. Describe what needs to be done.
There are levels of caregivers from "companion" that person would be the least involved maybe also do some light housework, a caregiver would do more, toileting, helping with grooming, reminding about medications. (they can not give medication) and a Nurse would be required if medications need to be given.
(Hiring privately a Nurse would not be required you can instruct an employee to give medications.)
But calling an agency would give you an idea as to cost.
Keep in mind an agency keeps a hefty % of the fee you pay the caregiver does not get all.
There should be an agreement/contract and taxes should be taken out.
"room and board" should not be part of the pay
no one can work 24/7/365 so other caregivers should still be hired.