Why should I utilize Alpha-Care instead of hiring someone through a help wanted ad?
There are a number of great reasons for using our agency over someone you hire yourself. The first benefit of utilizing an agency is you do not have to worry about paying employment taxes and your liability coverage. In most circumstances, the IRS stipulates that the employer of long-term domestic help must pay Medicare and social security taxes on their wages. Additionally most people only have minimal injury coverage [$5,000 or less] through their homeowners insurance. If a caregiver has an accident while working in your home and injures their back or breaks an arm or a leg you could be faced with a very large expense. We have experienced employee injury claims of $100,000 or more in medical costs and lost wages. This is a substantial risk that most individuals aren’t prepared to handle but would be exposing themselves to if they hire their own help. Additionally when you hire an independent caregiver, you will not have any back up for them in the event they become sick or take a vac
