He is disabled... He has PTSD, ADHD And Anxiety... He needs someone to be there to help him out and to remind him to take his medication on time.... I would like to be his at home caregiver? What do I need to do to be his at home caregiver?
You should probably rethink this because if you are hoping to be paid through a government program, he’ll have to qualify both medically and financially AND you won’t be paid a livable wage for someone who has 2 children. You won’t have benefits such as health insurance and paid time off either.
You can. If you are asking if you can get paid to be his caregiver then that is another thing. He can pay you. I would have a contract drawn up so expectations are clear. Hours worked are set. Make sure taxes are taken out. I would ask that his insurance (homeowners) cover any injury you might incur. (or if he is injured while you are caring for him.
If he is a Veteran depending on how and when he was injured you might get some help through the VA. There are new guidelines regarding paying caregivers. (It used to be that a spouse could not get paid as a caregiver that might be changing) Contact local Veterans Assistance Commission for information. (They do not charge for helping)
Sure you can. Why not, especially if you’re already doing it? You don’t need any special certification to be an at-home caregiver unless you’d want to take an STNA or CNA course. If you’re asking about getting paid, there is little or no help in most states to pay caregivers. You would have to draw up a Caregiver’s Agreement, ideally written by an attorney, where your fiancé would pay you out of his own money. And understand that if you would not have an outside job with health insurance and retirement benefits, you will have none.
As long as you understand what your fiancé will require and that you will be “on duty” 24/7/365, and you are comfortable caring for a man with mental concerns and know how to handle flashbacks and meltdowns, go for it.
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If you are asking if you can get paid to be his caregiver then that is another thing.
He can pay you.
I would have a contract drawn up so expectations are clear.
Hours worked are set.
Make sure taxes are taken out.
I would ask that his insurance (homeowners) cover any injury you might incur. (or if he is injured while you are caring for him.
If he is a Veteran depending on how and when he was injured you might get some help through the VA. There are new guidelines regarding paying caregivers. (It used to be that a spouse could not get paid as a caregiver that might be changing) Contact local Veterans Assistance Commission for information. (They do not charge for helping)
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As long as you understand what your fiancé will require and that you will be “on duty” 24/7/365, and you are comfortable caring for a man with mental concerns and know how to handle flashbacks and meltdowns, go for it.