| Reason |
Kokua Care
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Private
Caregiver |
1. Back-up support for Emergency |
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Extra Staff is available at all times. |
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None. |
2. Taxes |
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All Taxes – FICA, Federal & State
collected and remitted to the government.
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You are responsible. |
3. Ongoing Training |
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Regular in-house training. |
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Only if they take courses themselves. |
4. Bonded and Insured Staff |
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All workers are bonded and insured. |
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Usually None. |
5. Monitoring Care – Quality Control |
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All cases are carefully monitored & the
family is updated regularly.
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None. |
6. Years of Experience |
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Extensive premier Home Care
Experience.
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Variable. |
7. Worker’s Compensation |
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All employees covered by the company. |
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Usually None. |
8. Thorough Criminal Background
Checks
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All workers are carefully screened and
monitored throughout the year.
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Only if you do it yourself. |
9. Flexibility of Services |
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Available 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. |
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Normally 5 days/week. |
10. Extra Customer Service |
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Careful matching of client’s needs with the best caregiver. |
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If personalities don’t work – you have to start the hiring process again. |
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