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Companions just sit there. $10/hr. Bath aide $15. Cook $20. Chauffeur $25/hr plus mileage. LPN and RN a whole lot more. NJ requires you to pay at least minimum wage for hours worked and carry workman's compensation insurance. The live in has to have 8hrs sleep at night. So if the patient gets up at night, you have to hire a second person for the relief period. They have to have days off and vacation. Agencies will not recommend live ins because too many clients will underpay and not set up proper payroll and insurance. So can you afford $160 /day for one companion? And will the patient sleep through the night?
You can find other forum writers with similar issues by going to https://www.agingcare.com/ProfileTools.aspx?section=findmembers but that only works if you have filled out your profile completely. And there is no guarantee that people listed are still viewing this website.... they might have written years ago.
noellecat, one suggestion is to contact your local Agency on Aging, maybe they can direct you to a list. Why I say this is because Aging Care website goes worldwide, thus to find someone who lives in your immediate area, looking on this forum for this type of work, would be a million to one.
I'm independent caregiver, just recently find out local homecare agency charged my client $550 a day, because other caregiver got sick so family have to hire from agency for my off days, I'm flabbergast! Worker get only $140 a day for 24 hours care???? My goodness it was only 7 days! The Agency is making so much money!! I understand IT'S BUSINESS, I would never never charge that much! I'm feel better now "off my chest" telling someone!!!
Thanks for everyone's info. I have no intention of hiring through an agency. Want private duty referral. Live in part is really more about me not having to worry and have a life. Already have great private referral companion 3 x wk 4 hrs day. She can't live in. She's married.
Noelle, a couple of tips if you hire a private independent contractor to live in your Mom's home, the caregiver becomes an "employee", thus either your Mom or the Caregiver will need to figure out who is paying the payroll taxes. And, as Pam had mentioned above, the Caregiver should get a day or two off during the week. That means someone else will need to help Mom on those days off.
And note, your Mom will need to purchase a "workman's comp" rider to attach to her homeowner's insurance, this is needed in case the caregiver gets hurt on the job and is out of work.
Agencies are expensive because they are licensed, bonded, insured, has workman's comp for its employees, sick day pay, vacation day pay, continuing education, office staffing, dealing with health insurance companies, etc.
I use a Agency for my Dad, if someone calls out sick, there is another Caregiver in the wings to help him. And during this most recent blizzard, the Agency picked up and delivered the Caregivers using 4-wheel drive vehicles that they had rented due to the weather. For me, I like that security. [no, I don't work for an agency]
One has to figure out what is best for your own situation.
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.
NJ requires you to pay at least minimum wage for hours worked and carry workman's compensation insurance.
The live in has to have 8hrs sleep at night. So if the patient gets up at night, you have to hire a second person for the relief period.
They have to have days off and vacation.
Agencies will not recommend live ins because too many clients will underpay and not set up proper payroll and insurance.
So can you afford $160 /day for one companion?
And will the patient sleep through the night?
https://www.agingcare.com/local/Area-Agency-on-Aging
And note, your Mom will need to purchase a "workman's comp" rider to attach to her homeowner's insurance, this is needed in case the caregiver gets hurt on the job and is out of work.
Agencies are expensive because they are licensed, bonded, insured, has workman's comp for its employees, sick day pay, vacation day pay, continuing education, office staffing, dealing with health insurance companies, etc.
I use a Agency for my Dad, if someone calls out sick, there is another Caregiver in the wings to help him. And during this most recent blizzard, the Agency picked up and delivered the Caregivers using 4-wheel drive vehicles that they had rented due to the weather. For me, I like that security. [no, I don't work for an agency]
One has to figure out what is best for your own situation.
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