WINSTON-SALEM, NC, November 13, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- More and more families, in an attempt to save time and money, are hiring caregivers who are not affiliated with a specific home care company or organization. These "underground" caregivers are often untrained and lack the resources necessary to give proper care. These caregivers are often hired by families without a background check, creating the possibility for countless problems down the road.
Agencies like Right at Home, a Greensboro North Carolina based home care provider, are more than qualified to help assist families with aging parents. "Too often we see families hire untrained caregivers to assist their loved ones," said Greg Brewer, Agency Director. "For virtually the same cost, these families can hire licensed and trained professional support from companies like ours, and in turn alleviate the risk of having problems with unqualified and un-screened caregivers."
Right at Home suggests asking the following seven questions prior to hiring any in-home caregiver:
1. What happens if the caregiver becomes ill or isn't available?
2. Who has legal responsibilities for social security and federal and state taxes, as well as unemployment insurance?
3. Is the caregiver legal to work in the U.S. and can the agency or the caregiver provide legal documentation of the caregiver's status?
4. If the caregiver is injured, who is responsible for medical and other costs, such as unemployment?
5. Have all proper checks been completed including a criminal history background check, a state abuse registry check, and have prior work references been contacted?
6. Is the caregiver bonded and insured to cover any injury to the client, damage or theft?
7. Assuming a family member is not available to supervise paid caregivers at all times, what kind of documentation will be provided to substantiate the completion of service.
Operating since 2004, Right at Home offers in-home supportive care and personal care assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently. For more information about us or to learn more about our free in-home assessment, visit our Web site at: http://www.winstonsalem.rightathome.net/ or call 336-760-7131
About Right At Home
Right At Home provides in home care for the elderly and disabled in the Greensboro/Winston Salem area of North Carolina. We offer an alternative to the standard nursing facility, by striving to help people stay in their homes and maintain a high quality of life.
Our staff consists of compassionate caregivers, home health aides and Certified Nursing Assistants trained to give excellent personal care to fit each individual's specific need. From a few hours a day to round-the-clock service, we are redefining in home care assistance for seniors and those in need.
For further information, contact us at 336-760-7131
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