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Light housework |
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Meals |
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Laundry |
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Errands |
Personal needs such as:
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Feeding |
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Bedside care |
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Bathing |
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Dressing |
Where can I find help? |
Call your physician's office first and check to see if you have a need for skilled nursing services or for rehabilitation. Check if your need may be covered by Medicare or other insurance. |
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Call the Area Agency on Aging Information and Assistance Hotline Number (800) 510-2020 and ask about home care services. |
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Call the Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC) toll-free number (877) 565-4477 and ask about their In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Registry. |
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Call the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) local 434B Long Term Care Union at (877) 277-5877 - ext. 272 or ext. 233. |
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Call your local Senior Center, local Older Workers Employment Program, or the State Employment Development Department. |
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Call the community-based home health agencies in your area that provide nurse aides, attendants, or homemaker assistants. |
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Call churches and friends. |
How do I hire the in-home worker? |
Explain what type of help you need. |
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Ask where the person was employed previously and what type of work was performed. |
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Arrange for a home interview, and ask the applicant to bring 2-3 work references with current information at that time. |
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Have another person present with you at the interview. |
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Explain exact duties, hours, days, and salary with the applicant. Describe when and how the salary is paid. |
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Request copy of valid ID, photo, and Social Security number if hired. |
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Discuss who will provide lunch or dinner, plus snacks. |
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If shopping is required, discuss whose car, gas, and insurance will be used. |
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Clearly state any smoking rules. |
Will I need a contract?It is recommended that both parties are aware of expectations. A sample contract can be found at the end of this page. Include in your contract that either party may terminate at any time. Give the worker a copy; keep a copy for your records.
What are my responsibilities? |
Get proof of citizenship or work authorization. Keep copies in your files. |
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Keep track of your worker's hours. |
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You may need to pay into Social Security for the employee. Check with your accountant or tax professional for assistance. |
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You should have coverage for liability for the employee through your homeowners insurance or Workers Compensation. |
How do I supervise? |
Keep track of your worker's hours. |
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Require notification if the worker is late or cannot come. |
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Follow your contract. Remember, you are the boss. |
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Compliment help. Be sure to communicate with your worker. |
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If things are not going as expected, talk to the worker immediately and tell him or her what you want done. Be specific. |
How do I terminate? |
Include in your contract that either party may terminate the arrangement at any time. |
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If you are using an agency to obtain help, ask the company for another worker and explain why the current worker is unacceptable. |
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you have hired independently, tell the worker "I (or my family members and I) have made other arrangements." |
Other recommendations |
Do not lend or borrow money from your worker! |
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Do not give wages or salary in advance! |
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Notify the agency that sent you the worker of any serious offenses. |
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Ask a friend or relative to drop by unannounced occasionally during the worker's hours. |
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Keep your valuables in a safe place. |
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Trust your good judgment. |
Suggested contract for in-home workHours ____________ Days ____________
___ Bathing
___ Shampooing
___ Assist in moving around
___ Assist with toileting
___ Personal hygiene
___ Preparation of meals
___ Check refrigerator
___ Shop for food
___ Transport client
___ Employee's car
___ Employer's car
___ Laundry
___ Help with correspondence
___ Answer phone
___ Other duties ______________________
___ Other duties ______________________
Kitchen
___ Dishwashing
___ Wipe counters
___ Wash stove top
___ Clean sink
___ Wet-mop floor
General
___ Make bed
___ Change bed linen
___ Dust furniture
___ Empty trash
___ Water house plants
___ Feed pets
___ Walk pets
___ Vacuum floors/rugs
Bathroom
___ Clean toilet
___ Wash bathtub/shower
___ Clean mirror
___ Clean sink
___ Wet-mop floor
Other Duties/Conditions
___ _________________________________
___ _________________________________
___ _________________________________
___ _________________________________
___ _________________________________
We, the undersigned, have discussed and agreed to the conditions
listed above. Either party may terminate at any time.
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Employee's
Signature
Date
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Employer's
Signature
Date
