| Choosing a Homecare Company |
| Suggested Inquiries |
Homecare Consultants Unlimited, Inc. |
Privately hired Worker |
| Who screens workers references and performs criminal background checks? |
We perform all reference checks, Social Security verification, Criminal Background checks, DMV record check. We even insure the caregivers have a TB test every 6 months. |
The consumer must screen or else assume the risk of not screening the workers for prior criminal history. |
| Who is responsible for withholding and paying the following taxes? -Federal and State income Tax -Social Security and Medicare Tax |
We prepare and file quarterly and annual employer payroll tax returns and we pay the cost of the employer's share of Social Security and Medicare taxes. |
The employer is responsible for preparing and filing quarterly and annual employer payroll tax returns and must pay the cost of the employer's share of Social Security and Medicare taxes. |
| How is payment for services made? |
We submit an itemized statement to client, based on hours authorized at agreed rates. |
Consumer usually pays worker directly on a daily or weekly basis. Consumer negotiates rates and raises. |
| Who is responsible for paying workers compensation and other insurances? |
We provide and pay for all insurance including Worker's Compensation, professional liability insurance and employee dishonesty "bond" |
The consumer is responsible. |
| Who resolves problems if one should arise? |
We keep an open line of communication with client, staff and all responsible parties involved. Our goal is to assist in maintaining a better quality of life for our clients. |
The consumer is responsible. |
| Who coordinates services including replacements when workers are sick and cannot work? |
We do. |
Consumer's responsibility to coordinate services and arrange for replacements. |
We believe that educating yourself is the best way to make an informed decision. This chart will give you the basic questions to ask in order to get the answers you need to know when it comes to choosing a homecare company. This chart will also show the differences in responsibilities when hiring a homecare company like us or hiring a private worker on your own. |
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