Provider Checklist

Others At Home Services Can you be sure they will perform the services you want and need?     Your needs and requests written out in plan of service ___ _X_ Care givers are trained and supervised ___ _X_ Trained, skills validated, and readily communicate in English ___ _X_ "Live" telephone contact with supervisor available 24 hr, 7 da/wk ___ _X_ Replacement care giver for days off or absences ___ _X_ Care coordinated with physicians, therapists, and Visiting Nurses ___ _X_ Your satisfaction is guaranteed in writing ___ _X_       Care Givers Trustworthy? Care giver backgrounds thoroughly reviewed.     All employers in the past 5 years contacted ___ _X_ Social Security identity confirmed ___ _X_ Driving record evaluated ___ _X_ Criminal record search ___ _X_       Wages reported, taxes paid and withheld?     The State of Calif. nearly always considers in-home workers employees of the person paying them. The State and IRS holds those paying them responsible for wage reporting, taxes, and workers compensation insurance. Delinquent payment of these and penalties can double the cost of unreported wages and unpaid taxes.           Quarterly reporting of wages ___ _X_ Social Security and Medicare contribution paid ___ _X_ State unemployment and disability insurance paid ___ _X_ Federal and State income tax withheld ___ _X_       Legal Requirements Met? Calif. Law requires care givers must be paid by the hour.     Paid at least the California minimum wage of $8.00/hr. ___ _X_ Paid overtime and double time when required by law ___ _X_ Documented work times, rest breaks, and time off required by law ___ _X_ Eligible to work in the United States ___ _X_ Paid correctly, at a specified day and time ___ _X_       Insurance Against Loss?     Workers' compensation insurance for work incurred injury ___ _X_ Insurance in case of injury to you, your home or possessions ___ _X_ Bonded (insured) against dishonesty ___ _X_