| |
Caring Solutions |
Registries |
Privately-Hired
Caregivers |
|
Background Checks |
Thorough |
Variable |
Must
be done by family |
|
Training |
Initial training, certification, ongoing training |
Variable. Often depend on prior experience only. |
Variable. Most private caregivers do not pursue ongoing
professional education. |
|
Supervision, Thorough
Assessment, Carefully Monitored Care Plan |
By
an RN with scheduled and unscheduled on-site visits,
regular meeting with caregiver and client, care
documented and reviewed. |
Typically none. |
None. |
|
Coverage for
Absence/Illness |
Arranged by Caring Solutions |
Typically none. |
Family or caregiver must arrange. |
|
Payroll Taxes |
Caring Solutions manages and reports payroll taxes |
Family is responsible. |
Family is responsible. |
|
If the caregiver has a
work-related injury |
Covered by Caring Solutions' Workers Compensation |
Family or homeowner is liable. |
Family or homeowner is liable. |
