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It varies, some none. It depends on parents financial resources. There are very few programs that pay family caregivers payment usually comes from parents by way of a caregiver contract. See an elder law attorney for assistance.
There is no set standard. I have used agencies in Atlanta and Florida that charge between 17-21 an hour, and they handle all taxes, etc. Many charge more for nights, holidays.
If you are asking what a relative should be paid, it depends. If you are trying to have this be regarded as a payment accepted for the Medicaid spend down, you will need a written agreement setting for the hours, duties, and it must be notarized before the services/payments start. If the person needing care is not competent, the agreement will have to be signed by the holder of a POA (or guardian, not fun to get that). If the caregiver and the POA are the same person, I would advise consulting an elder law attorney.
The caregiver will have to pay tax and FICA on the income.
I strongly recommend that if one sibling is the primary caregiver, that person be paid rather than saying, oh I will remember you in my will.
That depends entirely on what the elderly parents can afford to pay. Some states have some small payments through Medicaid, but it is only for those on Medicaid.
most are not paid because their parents cannot afford it, but have too much in assets and income to get Medicaid.
if this was through an agency the cost is about $20 per hour with more for the overnight shift.
It depends on the level of care that is involved. Someone that just needs "companionship" and no medications, no help with most ADL's you should be able to get a "companion" or "sitter" If the person needs help with bathing, toileting, fixing a meal, and many other aspects then that would cost more. The next level would be if this person needs medication during the day as well as other care then that would be more. If you hire through an agency the employees are NOT permitted to give medications unless it is a nurse. If you hire privately you can instruct anyone to do what you need them to do including giving medications. If you hire privately you need to be sure you are following the "rules" and taking out taxes. If you get someone through an agency that is done by the agency. If you go through an agency they do background checks. If you hire privately you need to do background checks. Background checks do not guarantee that the employee will not steal or is honest, it just means they have not been convicted. So you still need to be careful. Costs also depend greatly on where you live. I live in an area near Chicago Illinois, I am going to pay more than if I were in a small community in the middle of nowhere (although I probably have a larger pool of people that want the work so finding someone might be easier)
Call a few agencies and find out what they charge for the type of work that needs to be done. The agency will take a % of that and the employee will be paid the rest so if they tell you it will cost $20.00 per hour for what you need the worker may only be getting paid $15.00 per hour. (taxes and all the rest of the stuff will come out of that, and the agency gets the rest for ..administrative fees, administrator salaries, insurance and all that other stuff)
If you are a family member and want to get paid for caring for another member of the family you need a GOOD caregiver contract, make sure taxes are being paid, workers comp is paid, or the homeowners insurance will cover any injury that you might sustain while caring for this person. And you need to CLEARLY spell out that if at ANY time you feel that you can no longer care for this person safely (and that is your safety as well as theirs) you will give notice that another solution must be found. That could be placement or getting another caregiver in or providing proper equipment that will enable you to continue safely. You also need to spell out time off and vacation time as you will need it to prevent burnout. No one can be a good caregiver 24/7/365 it is just not possible.
My father insisted I be paid for caring for him and my mother during his final illness. We agreed on $20/hour although I would have done it for free. I also get paid that amount for my work as Trustee for my mother. It took me a long time not to feel guilty about it because these are my parents, and I would do anything for them, but in reality, it became a full-time job. Had my dad not insisted, I wouldn't have taken anything.
However, it really depends on how much the person being cared for can afford. Nine weeks of 24/7 care for my folks came out to $31,000, so it adds up fast.
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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.
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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.
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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.
If you are asking what a relative should be paid, it depends. If you are trying to have this be regarded as a payment accepted for the Medicaid spend down, you will need a written agreement setting for the hours, duties, and it must be notarized before the services/payments start. If the person needing care is not competent, the agreement will have to be signed by the holder of a POA (or guardian, not fun to get that). If the caregiver and the POA are the same person, I would advise consulting an elder law attorney.
The caregiver will have to pay tax and FICA on the income.
I strongly recommend that if one sibling is the primary caregiver, that person be paid rather than saying, oh I will remember you in my will.
most are not paid because their parents cannot afford it, but have too much in assets and income to get Medicaid.
if this was through an agency the cost is about $20 per hour with more for the overnight shift.
Someone that just needs "companionship" and no medications, no help with most ADL's you should be able to get a "companion" or "sitter"
If the person needs help with bathing, toileting, fixing a meal, and many other aspects then that would cost more.
The next level would be if this person needs medication during the day as well as other care then that would be more.
If you hire through an agency the employees are NOT permitted to give medications unless it is a nurse.
If you hire privately you can instruct anyone to do what you need them to do including giving medications.
If you hire privately you need to be sure you are following the "rules" and taking out taxes. If you get someone through an agency that is done by the agency.
If you go through an agency they do background checks. If you hire privately you need to do background checks.
Background checks do not guarantee that the employee will not steal or is honest, it just means they have not been convicted. So you still need to be careful.
Costs also depend greatly on where you live. I live in an area near Chicago Illinois, I am going to pay more than if I were in a small community in the middle of nowhere (although I probably have a larger pool of people that want the work so finding someone might be easier)
Call a few agencies and find out what they charge for the type of work that needs to be done. The agency will take a % of that and the employee will be paid the rest so if they tell you it will cost $20.00 per hour for what you need the worker may only be getting paid $15.00 per hour. (taxes and all the rest of the stuff will come out of that, and the agency gets the rest for ..administrative fees, administrator salaries, insurance and all that other stuff)
If you are a family member and want to get paid for caring for another member of the family you need a GOOD caregiver contract, make sure taxes are being paid, workers comp is paid, or the homeowners insurance will cover any injury that you might sustain while caring for this person. And you need to CLEARLY spell out that if at ANY time you feel that you can no longer care for this person safely (and that is your safety as well as theirs) you will give notice that another solution must be found. That could be placement or getting another caregiver in or providing proper equipment that will enable you to continue safely.
You also need to spell out time off and vacation time as you will need it to prevent burnout. No one can be a good caregiver 24/7/365 it is just not possible.
Also, the aids must be licensed by the state.
However, it really depends on how much the person being cared for can afford. Nine weeks of 24/7 care for my folks came out to $31,000, so it adds up fast.