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Hello,
Im new here but had a quick question... My sister fell and has a traumatic brain injury and were bringing her home from the facility to continue her recovery. We need some help though with her part time at the house.
After much research, We want to hire someone directly instead of going through a "service".
I've already tried "googling" many different terms but everything goes to these services...
Does anyone know of maybe a group or service that helps match "independent" care givers?
Any help is appreciated...Thanks

Call your local Senior Services, as that is where I was given the name of the aide that I hired to come help me with my late husband in the morning.
Often aides that work at Adult Daycare Centers will take on outside work as well.
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We found my dad’s excellent helper through what he often termed his “old people network” There is a group of CNA’s in the city he lived in, with one who oversees them, who hire themselves out independently, each setting their own conditions and rates. You might find something like this by asking around at a seniors center or even a hospice agency.
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dl122525, welcome to the forum. When you do find an independent caregiver for your sister, check with your sister's homeowner's insurance as she may need a workman's comp policy. This policy helps if the caregiver gets hurt on the job. www.care.com/hp/nanny-workers-compensation-insurance (I know this link is from a company but I couldn't find any that weren't linked).


Caregivers that work for an Agency usually get workman's comp through their employer. The Agency is licensed, bonded and insured. The caregivers are required to be up-to-date on important shots (such as flu and Covid). Plus the Agency does the payroll, taking out the required social security and Medicare, etc. I used an Agency for my Dad, and if one of caregivers couldn't come that day, the Agency sent someone else.


Hopefully you can find a caregiver that is a good match for your sister.
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MargaretMcKen Aug 12, 2024
Another advantage of an agency is that they provide a substitute if the carer can't /doesn't turn up. A private hire can turn out to be a fair bit more 'hands on'.

If you only need short hours, a 'next-door' type website might turn up people who are local and are willing to work locally.
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