{"id":2888,"date":"2018-04-05T11:57:49","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T15:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/34\/?p=2888"},"modified":"2020-01-15T11:47:50","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T16:47:50","slug":"home-care-agency-vs-registry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/34\/florida\/palmbeach\/blog\/home-care-agency-vs-registry\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Care Agency vs Registry?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When looking for a home care provider<\/a>, families are\u00a0faced with many decisions, including whether to hire a full service home care service agency\u00a0or a registry.<\/p>\n

Agencies, such as Assisting Hands\u00ae, hire caregivers as employees. As such, caregivers are scheduled to care for clients and are under supervision of the agency\u2019s staff and a Registered Nurse.\u00a0Registries, on the other hand, arrange for the services of\u00a0home care workers\u00a0on an independent contractor basis, also known as a 1099. These workers are\u00a0directed to care for clients; but they are not employees of the registry, they are employed by the \u201cclient\u201d.<\/p>\n

Simple and straight: When hiring a caregiver from a registry, you may become his\/her employer, and you might have to assume certain responsibilities, risks and liabilities.<\/b><\/p>\n

Here are the most important things to know:<\/p>\n

Hiring<\/b><\/p>\n

If you work with a registry, you receive a list of potential caregivers to interview. It may be up to you to perform background checks, and check references, salary, and work experience. If you hire a professional home care agency, the agency will take care of all these steps. They will assign a caregiver who is bonded and licensed by the agency and who is matched to your family\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

Training<\/b><\/p>\n

If you hire from a registry, the caregiver may not have the right experience in providing care for a person. A professional home care agency will find the match from their deck of local caregivers and make sure that person is trained and re-trained throughout their work life. At an agency, all caregivers receive developed training and understands your loved one\u2019s needs, regardless of the special need.\u00a0 By definition, a registry cannot train a 1099.<\/p>\n

Supervision<\/b><\/p>\n

Once a caregiver is hired, how do you know that the services you hired the person to perform are being done correctly? When hiring caregivers through a registry, it\u2019s up to you to monitor and supervise that employee. The agency staff and in-house RN will oversee the caregiver to ensure \u00a0work is being done correctly, with love and care, and as directed by the Care Plan.<\/p>\n

Payroll taxes<\/b><\/p>\n

Home care agencies take care of payroll taxes, including federal and state taxes, Social Security, Medicare and unemployment. If you hire through a registry, you may be responsible for all these requirements.<\/p>\n

Work-related injuries<\/b><\/p>\n

What if a caregiver you\u2019ve hired through a registry is injured while in your home? As the employer, you are responsible for the caregiver\u2019s disability. Would your insurance cover this type of claim? In most cases, no. It\u2019s much safer to hire a professional home care agency that carries liability insurance and worker\u2019s compensation for their employees.<\/p>\n

Ensuring your loved one\u2019s safety<\/b><\/p>\n

Few registries perform background checks, and they cannot supervise caregivers. Professional home care agencies perform criminal background checks and contact previous employers before hiring a caregiver; in the rare case of an illegal situation, the agency take responsibility and deal with law enforcement.<\/p>\n

In some instances it might seem cheaper to hire from a registry. But don\u2019t forget the hidden and potential costs of being on your own.<\/p>\n

Remember this, YOU are paying a professional in-home care<\/a> provider not only for the services of the caregiver, but also for an array of human support, tasks, protection, and peace of mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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