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Currently paying for an agency, very expensive and savings running out. Want to hire someone to move in, free room and board, and how to pay this person.
I looked into a live in in Miami 3 yrs ago caregivers w room and board, were typically making about 300 per week, but do have time off. I expect that number has increased. If mom has needs overnight and her needs would not allow a live in caregiver to sleep, that would be an issue. An occasional bad night is understandable, but for example my dad woke up yelling for something every couple of hours....sometimes he refused to sleep. You can see why this was not a good option for my dad.
My need was very short term, we ended up w an agency. Occasionally he hired an independent, someone we knew, she was not that much cheaper, but he liked her and we needed someone on duty for most of the 24 hours of the day. Dad had mobility and severe anxiety issues following an amputation, but could make decisions.
Not to start a political conversation, but just to give you perspective. I know many people who have live in help in Miami, most hire newly arrived middle age ladies as nannies or care givers, often through references, most pay cash and expect them to pay their own taxes. People that are established, have their own place get little benefit from compensation through room and board, because they gave a place to maintain. That is just the reality on getting lower cost help.
I recommend having a contract and insurance, but I know a less formal arrangement happens.
You pay whatever you and the caregiver agree upon. Make sure there is a contract signed as to what are the caregiver's duties, how many hours per day he/she works, any time & a half or double time for Holidays, and what days the caregiver has off [thus that means someone would need to cover the time off slots].
You will also need to agree on who will pay the payroll taxes. Either you or the caregiver, if they prefer to be an Independent Contractor. Also see if the person is licensed and bonded.
Now, don't forget, if you hire someone outside of an Agency, you will need to have a "workman's comp" rider placed on the homeowners insurance.... this will help cover for any injury that happens while on the job, and salary.
You need to check the labor laws for domestic help in your state. Free room and board is fine, as long as there is at least minimum wage that goes with it.
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.
I agree that:
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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.
If mom has needs overnight and her needs would not allow a live in caregiver to sleep, that would be an issue. An occasional bad night is understandable, but for example my dad woke up yelling for something every couple of hours....sometimes he refused to sleep. You can see why this was not a good option for my dad.
My need was very short term, we ended up w an agency. Occasionally he hired an independent, someone we knew, she was not that much cheaper, but he liked her and we needed someone on duty for most of the 24 hours of the day.
Dad had mobility and severe anxiety issues following an amputation, but could make decisions.
Not to start a political conversation, but just to give you perspective. I know many people who have live in help in Miami, most hire newly arrived middle age ladies as nannies or care givers, often through references, most pay cash and expect them to pay their own taxes. People that are established, have their own place get little benefit from compensation through room and board, because they gave a place to maintain. That is just the reality on getting lower cost help.
I recommend having a contract and insurance, but I know a less formal arrangement happens.
You will also need to agree on who will pay the payroll taxes. Either you or the caregiver, if they prefer to be an Independent Contractor. Also see if the person is licensed and bonded.
Now, don't forget, if you hire someone outside of an Agency, you will need to have a "workman's comp" rider placed on the homeowners insurance.... this will help cover for any injury that happens while on the job, and salary.