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I would use a labor leasing company. They do all the taxes, insurance, etc and you set the wages, they get a percentage, usually around 26%. An agency would want their usual agreement, meaning 25 to 35 hourly and paying minimum wage.
You don't give much information. Rules vary by state. If your elder doesn't need anything more than help with light housekeeping, meals, hygience, running errands, companionship, etc. there may not be a need for them to be "licensed" but if they are paid more than the state's limit for income she woud be considered an employer and therefore subject to withholding taxes and employment laws (W2s, 1099s, vacations, sick days, holidays, etc).
If the caregiver is performing medical tasks, or your elder is a fall risk or has other health issues, then licensing will be necessary.
A big issue to consider is a contract so that everyone understands the expectations and there is leverage if something goes wrong in the relationship. Did s/he do a background check on this person? How many hours are they working per day/week? State or county labor laws may apply.
Does the elder have all their sensitive/private paperwork/information/passwords secured before allowing this person into their life? Financial abuse and theft of the elderly is often a crime of opportunity. ALso, many "caregivers" are actually well-seaoned predators. Hopefully this elder has a PoA assigned?
If she is paying the caregiver in cash... this is another issue.
I sure agree with ArtistDaughter below. But also I think that vetting becomes a problem. Is this person KNOWN to you or to your family members or loved one? This is a huge savings where it can safely be done, and safety is the key word herre.
Being licensed is no guarantee that the person is on the up and up or they will be a good worker. For Certified Nurses Aid its an 8 to 10 week course. You pass ur certified.
An aid that worked for our VNA was very experienced but was never Certified. The woman that bathed Mom was not Certified but was experienced. The CNA that the VNA did hire was worthless. Ended up living on a Friday and not coming in on Monday and not giving notice. But, she was right outside the municiple building waiting for me to hand over her check. I told her no because they are handed to the Department head and given out and since she quit with no notice, she would need to get it from her.
If you could give us more info on who this person is and what she is going to be required to do, then we could help u better.
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 the caregiver is performing medical tasks, or your elder is a fall risk or has other health issues, then licensing will be necessary.
A big issue to consider is a contract so that everyone understands the expectations and there is leverage if something goes wrong in the relationship. Did s/he do a background check on this person? How many hours are they working per day/week? State or county labor laws may apply.
Does the elder have all their sensitive/private paperwork/information/passwords secured before allowing this person into their life? Financial abuse and theft of the elderly is often a crime of opportunity. ALso, many "caregivers" are actually well-seaoned predators. Hopefully this elder has a PoA assigned?
If she is paying the caregiver in cash... this is another issue.
An aid that worked for our VNA was very experienced but was never Certified. The woman that bathed Mom was not Certified but was experienced. The CNA that the VNA did hire was worthless. Ended up living on a Friday and not coming in on Monday and not giving notice. But, she was right outside the municiple building waiting for me to hand over her check. I told her no because they are handed to the Department head and given out and since she quit with no notice, she would need to get it from her.
If you could give us more info on who this person is and what she is going to be required to do, then we could help u better.