By Rose Jarboe, CCM Business Development Manager for Senior Helpers
While finding a caregiver on your own may appear to be less expensive, the cost difference becomes negligible when time, taxes, insurance and your security are factored in. When considering hiring a caregiver to help with services in your home, make sure you know the facts. The decision to hire a caregiver can be overwhelming, so it is helpful to have experienced professionals guide you through the process. Being well-informed and relying on experts to coordinate the selection of highly qualified and compatible caregivers can reduce your stress, ensure the quality of care and safety you expect, save you money, and protect you from potential legal problems. A quality home care agency should:
- Assess the types of assistance that your loved one will need, and make sure you get the right services from the right caregiver.
- Match caregivers to clients based on their personalities and have extensive experience in hiring compassionate and dependable employees.
- Supervise the agency caregiver’s work performance to ensure high quality care.
- Thoroughly screen the work history of every caregiver, including criminal background checks.
- Manage all taxes and expenses related to the caregiver’s employment that are required by the state and federal governments.
- Be licensed, insured, and bonded. The caregiver coming to your home should be bonded to protect you from potential financial loss and responsibility.
