Nursing Home in Acton, Massachusetts

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  Employer Obligations When you hire an aide or nurse independently, you assume the legal responsibilities of an employer, including managing payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and liability. Working with a Home Care Agency removes these obligations from your responsibility.

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  Peace of Mind With a direct hire, background checks are limited to what you can conduct yourself. Home Care Agencies, on the other hand, are required to perform criminal background screenings and have access to more comprehensive information than what is publicly available.

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  Security & Contingency If a privately hired caregiver causes harm or theft, you are solely responsible. In comparison, Home Care Agencies carry various types of insurance to help protect you and can quickly arrange a replacement if your aide or nurse becomes unavailable due to illness, injury, or other changes.

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  Training & Supervision When hiring directly, you are in charge of training and overseeing the caregiver. Home Care Agencies, however, have the expertise, resources, and structured processes to ensure their staff are properly trained in all required services and tasks, including infection control, fall prevention, emergency readiness, and personal care.

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