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Also, if you live in the snow/ice belt I'd ask the owners of the agencies how they get the CNA's to work if the roads are icy? None of the CNA's we had owned 4 wheel drive that could manage the snow.
Some agencies will have someone drive CNA's to and from work in snowy conditions.
At first I didn't. I learned however that all of my caregivers were registered with 2 or more agencies. Most agencies would only send them out for about 30 hours a week so the caregivers I had typically worked around 60 hours a week getting work from two agencies.
Since my caregivers were registered with multiple agencies I figured I could also.
My CNA's would get texts for work assignments all day long from the agencies they were registered with. They also got texts frequently from nursing homes looking to hire them.
I used two agencies but had an account set up with a third one that I never used. The main agency had problems staffing call outs. Agency #2 was really good at staffing the callouts from agency #1.
Agency #1 was a national chain franchise and difficult for me to deal with. The caregivers with Agency #1 said they were not treated well with Agency #1.
Agency #2 was a small locally owned Agency with about 4 locations. They would staff 3 hour block minimums so this was really helpful.
Mom's estate attorney swears by Agencies owned and operated by African American women. He told me all of his callouts always get staffed and callouts are not an issue. Alas, I could not find an African American owned and operated agency in my area.
The two agencies did not have to work together. Agency #1 told me they had no one to staff. I called Agency #2. They filled the gaps.
Most of my staffing issues were during peak covid.
I also had some direct pay caregivers.
The other thing I learned is that there is no magical agency that does better care in an area. The same CNA's are registered with multiple agencies in the area.
Treat CNA's well. I gave everyone the WiFi code. I also kept the cable tv bill paid (I don't watch tv.). We had snacks in the house for the CNA's. We gave generous Chistmas checks (I ignored the agency contract on this.)
We had caregivers and CNA's for probably 15 years. The first 6-7 hours started out with minimal hours.
Almost all the CNA's we had come through the door averaged working 2-3 jobs for 60-70 hours per week. Three finished 4 year college degrees while working for us. One became an RN. One got her 4 year degree in social work. One got her degree in Mortuary Science.
I definitely recommend having accounts with several agencies.
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:
A.
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").
B.
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.
F.
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.
Some agencies will have someone drive CNA's to and from work in snowy conditions.
Since my caregivers were registered with multiple agencies I figured I could also.
My CNA's would get texts for work assignments all day long from the agencies they were registered with. They also got texts frequently from nursing homes looking to hire them.
I used two agencies but had an account set up with a third one that I never used. The main agency had problems staffing call outs. Agency #2 was really good at staffing the callouts from agency #1.
Agency #1 was a national chain franchise and difficult for me to deal with. The caregivers with Agency #1 said they were not treated well with Agency #1.
Agency #2 was a small locally owned Agency with about 4 locations. They would staff 3 hour block minimums so this was really helpful.
Mom's estate attorney swears by Agencies owned and operated by African American women. He told me all of his callouts always get staffed and callouts are not an issue. Alas, I could not find an African American owned and operated agency in my area.
The two agencies did not have to work together. Agency #1 told me they had no one to staff. I called Agency #2. They filled the gaps.
Most of my staffing issues were during peak covid.
I also had some direct pay caregivers.
The other thing I learned is that there is no magical agency that does better care in an area. The same CNA's are registered with multiple agencies in the area.
Treat CNA's well. I gave everyone the WiFi code. I also kept the cable tv bill paid (I don't watch tv.). We had snacks in the house for the CNA's. We gave generous Chistmas checks (I ignored the agency contract on this.)
We had caregivers and CNA's for probably 15 years. The first 6-7 hours started out with minimal hours.
Almost all the CNA's we had come through the door averaged working 2-3 jobs for 60-70 hours per week. Three finished 4 year college degrees while working for us. One became an RN. One got her 4 year degree in social work. One got her degree in Mortuary Science.
I definitely recommend having accounts with several agencies.