Is the home care agency licensed by the State of Oregon?
The State Health Department requires that home care agencies follow a strict set of standards to ensure that clients are provided appropriate care in a manner that promotes their health, safety and well-being. We are fully licensed by the State of Oregon. • Is the agency bonded and insured? “Bonded” means the home care agency offers protection to the client if a caregiver steals from a client. “Insured” means the agency carries liability coverage for personal injuries and property damage, as well as workers’ compensation insurance. But don’t just take an agency’s word that they’re “bonded and insured”. Ask to see documentation verifying the exact kind of coverage and what it means to you as a customer. We are bonded and insured and would be happy to give you more information. • How does the agency screen potential employees? Before allowing anyone access to your home, demand a background check. We thoroughly interview each candidate before assigning any caregiver to a client. A physica
