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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW
BEFORE SELECTING PRIVATE PAY HOME CARE OPTIONS
Best Home Care is a licensed home care agency committed
to the health and well being of each and every one of
our customers. All our employees – from aides to
registered nurses - are licensed, bonded and insured as
required by state, federal and local laws. Before an
employee is hired careful pre-employment interviews are
conducted, references are investigated and criminal
background checks are conducted. All new employees then
receive thorough training prior to providing care to our
customers. Our policies help to ensure that each
potential employee is qualified and willing to make our
customers’ health a number one priority.
What is the difference
between a licensed home care agency and a registry?
A registry is essentially an employment agency that, for
a fee (usually a percentage of what you pay the
caregiver), will refer and place personnel in your home.
However, you are the employer and assume full
responsibility for this caregiver.
Important Issues
It is important to be aware of certain responsibilities
and liabilities you might have if you choose to use a
family member, friend, registry or independent employee.
The following chart provides information regarding your
responsibilities in utilizing a family member, friend,
registry or independent employee that is not bonded,
insured or certified. |
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Best Home care |
Registry |
Independent Employee |
| Caregivers are bonded and
covered by liability insurance |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Caregivers are covered by
workers' compensation |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Caregivers have federal,
state and local taxes withheld |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Registered Nurse oversight
of caregivers |
YES |
Sometimes |
NO |
| In-home supervision of
caregivers |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| On-call personnel, 24 hours
a day, seven days a week |
YES |
Sometimes |
NO |
| Caregivers are
skills-tested and trained |
YES |
Sometimes |
NO |
Inspections by State
Inspectors to monitor
quality standards of care |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Registered Nurse assessment
of customer needs |
YES |
Sometimes |
NO |
| Care Plan developed by
Registered Nurse |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Care Plan followed by
caregivers |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Licensed by MA Division of
Occupational Safety |
YES |
NO |
NO |
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Your
Responsibilities
When a caregiver from a registry or independent employee
works for you, you are legally responsible for all
applicable state, federal and/or local laws including
withholding payroll taxes such as Social Security,
Medicare and unemployment contributions including
payment of workers' compensation and other legal
liabilities related to employee or contractor injury. As
an employer, you face the potential liability for the
costs and damages of a lawsuit if you fail to maintain
these coverages.
We hope this information helps you make the BEST
selection of private pay home care services for your
loved ones.
Thank you for your interest in Best Home Care. |
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