"Non-medical home care DRA’s refer caregiver(s) to a client according to the job order placed by the client but does not control whether the client retains the caregiver. An HCO assigns one or more caregivers to the client and the client may or may not have a choice about specific caregiver(s) assigned or the number of caregivers that may be assigned. Caregiver’s referred to clients from a DRA set their own pay rate and can renegotiate their rate at their own discretion. An HCO sets the pay rate for their employee caregivers and chooses if or when the caregiver will receive an increase. DRA clients and their caregivers can change their schedule and other work terms without involvement or control from the DRA (note: the only interest a DRA would have in these cases is to ensure they continue to receive referral fees owed) while HCO clients must work directly with the HCO to make changes and in some cases may be contractually prohibited from certain changes (i.e. reducing the amount of service hours to less than the HCO requires or changing their caregiver(s) schedules). Due to the very different nature between the type of services provided by DRA’s and HCO’s, for clients wishing to utilize a consumer-directed model of home care services DRA’s can be a very cost effective solution." - CCDRA.org
Lower Cost of Care
Going through a referral agency to hire an Independent Caregiver can result in overall lower costs compared to traditional Homecare Agencies.
Large Registry of Independent Caregivers
Choose from a larger pool of Independent Caregivers to find the perfect match for your loved ones. This also makes it easy to find a quick fill in or replacement in case of last-minute scheduling changes.
Unified Care Referral Agency Vets All Independent Caregivers
Have peace of mind knowing that we conduct background checks, interviews, and verify past employment and references.
You Are the Employer
You have full hiring and firing capabilities, ensuring you find the right Independent Caregiver for your loved ones. In addition, you have complete control over the care plan they follow.
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Unified Care Referral Agency utilizes an all-in-one software with electronic visit verification, payment processing solutions and tax reporting.
Being an Independent Caregiver gives you the power to set your own rates.
You have the ability to control your own schedule.
You have the power to accept employment or decline being an Independent Caregiver.
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