Are the caregivers licensed or bonded?
Caregivers are considered independent contractors. Typically, any person who is whithin the employer’s household is covered under the homeowner/renter’s insurance policy. This could be verified with the pertinent insurance agency. The Employer may require that the caregiver be licensed for specific tasks. A bond might be posted, as is mutually agreeable, between the employer and the caregiver. Since the Agency only refers the candidates they are not obligated to ensure licensing or bonding but exercise due diligence in screening the candidates. According to California State Law, any caregiver taking care of children must have their fingerprints on file with the Department of Social Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
