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RRP2024 Posted January 12, 2024

I need a caregiver for 4 hours, 2 mornings a week and during grocery store trips. Where do I start my search?

The sitter does not need to do any caregiving; just watch.

JoAnn29 Jan 22, 2024
I am not the person requesting info.

lonelyheart Jan 22, 2024
Hi JoAnn,
I am a caregiver through an agency. You have options:
- contact a local agency (includes insurance and liability coverage)
- find a caregiver through www.care.com
- contact your local senior center to post an ad or get a referral for a caregiver

If you are not using an agency, you should run a background check on the potential employee. As long as you have a copy of their drivers license (just to verify this is who they say they are, and get a full name and address), you can go online to www.intelius.com and spend $50 or so to make sure this person does not have a criminal record.

In the state of California, home health aides are licensed (no real qualifications except they have to pass a background check). Check if your state has a home health aid license. That is also a way to find a qualified individual, by asking them if they are licensed and go online to double check.

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lealonnie1 Jan 12, 2024
Go to the top of this page where it says FIND CARE and click. Fill out the form and someone from A Place For Mom should be in touch with you.

BurntCaregiver Jan 12, 2024
Go find a caregiver employment website. This is not an employment site for hiring someone. You're looking in the wrong place here.

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