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I'm independent caregiver,I do currently charge $260 for 24 hours a day. My client has a long term care insurance for life..... Most important thing is my client and her family are very happy with my services. I work for 4days and another caregiver from agency works 3 days. I provide transportation for all her appointments whenever she needs it.
Is the caregiver you are considering from an agency? Has this individual ever done this before? I had a live-in for my Mom for 3 months last year. She came from an agency, price was set and I know she didn't get the entire amount. We were expected to provide food, as well as her living in my Mom's place. I gave her a small gift card for her birthday (less than a month from her start date). And, I gave her a break when I visited and told her she could take a few hours off. For her birthday, we made arrangements and gave her 12 hours off.
My caregiver didn't have a car at my Mom's place nor was she expected to do any errands, so the gas was not a question. And the community was wi-fi'd. If your monthly stipend is fair for your geographic area, you may be happier choosing another candidate.
It is difficult to answer the question without knowing how fair the salary is. And, of course, the amount of a fair salary would differ around the country. A good salary in MS could be a terrible salary in NY. Personally, I would not quibble internet, because it is important in locating resources for your parent. It is also important to give the caregiver something she enjoys. That is not trivial, because she is unable to leave the house to entertain herself as most people can.
About gas -- I think having the caregiver keep track of the miles used to transport your mother, then paying the going rate per mile is a fine thing to do. Personal use of her car, of course, would be paid by her.
I think your caregiver's request are understandable. Internet is no longer just a luxury, and most companies do reimburse for use of a personal vehicle. Do you feel your caregiver is costing too much? If so, you may want to contact an agency to see if you can hire one for less.
When hiring a person for full time live in care. We have offered to pay a monthly salary, plus a food stipen. The caregiver obviously is getting free room and board in a nice home, as well as not having to pay any utilities. Are we expected to cover gas charges for the caregiver's auto, or internet, etc. . . or is that just plain too much? Our current candidate has agreed to take the job, yet keeps coming up with more "expenses" she feels we should be paying for. What do others in the community think is fair?
Thank you for the quick responses. The person is private, not from an agency. And she is the one that set her price that we agreed to, and we added $700 per month to her base, to cover food, gas and expenses to that. She is not happy with that. Which is why I posed the question to the group. I am having Internet installed, as I do agree it should be a basic part of a household these days. I think I will axe the $700 basic additional amount, and go back to her original base, plus have her complete an expense report to be reimbursed. At least that way I can track the receipts.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
My caregiver didn't have a car at my Mom's place nor was she expected to do any errands, so the gas was not a question. And the community was wi-fi'd. If your monthly stipend is fair for your geographic area, you may be happier choosing another candidate.
About gas -- I think having the caregiver keep track of the miles used to transport your mother, then paying the going rate per mile is a fine thing to do. Personal use of her car, of course, would be paid by her.
I think your caregiver's request are understandable. Internet is no longer just a luxury, and most companies do reimburse for use of a personal vehicle. Do you feel your caregiver is costing too much? If so, you may want to contact an agency to see if you can hire one for less.
I think I will axe the $700 basic additional amount, and go back to her original base, plus have her complete an expense report to be reimbursed. At least that way I can track the receipts.