Which Type of Caregiver Should I Use?

Why do I need to work through an agency to get assistance with caregiving instead of working with a private caregiver??

      AGENCY                                                       PRIVATE CAREGIVER

Screening & background checks on caregivers are done by the agency.	Screening & background checks are the responsibility of family hiring the caregiver.
Wages paid by agency. Adhere to state & federal guidelines in employment practices: withholding taxes; providing workers’ compensation or self insured; conducting background & reference checks.	Wages paid by family. All of these practices are the responsibility of either the family hiring the caregiver or the caregiver (if independent contractor).
Develops individualized plan of care with input from client & family.	Care plans are typically not required or done.
Have 24/7 back-up on-call availability by professionals.	No one available for back-up unless special arrangements are made.
Monitors caregivers’ services & makes regular visits to the clients’ home.	No one to monitor services or to make visits.
May offer caregiver’s benefits such as medical insurance, time-off & etc.	Families do not typically offer these benefits.
Greater stability, variety and an opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues.	Responsibility of finding own clients and working on their own.
Provide training programs upon hiring and are typically provided as on-going programs.	Not known as to what type of training the caregiver has had.
Agency must follow strict guidelines for state licensing and receive required audits to ensure the agency is operating to requirements.	Independent caregivers are not required to adhere to state requirements.

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