What services does
your company provide?
We provide long or short term assistance
with live-in or come and go Nannies, Companions, Sitters, Non- medical Caregiver, CNA, PCA, PCT, HHA, Nurse, Cleaning Lady, Tudors, Dog Walker, Massage Therapy, Handyman Service.
First Time Home Care Agency is a licensed placement agency by the State of Illinois. We
specialize in matching experienced, loving and carrying workers
with potential families or facilities.
How To Set Up Child Care or Elder Care Service ?
The first step is to contact
as call 773-625-8365. We suggests for family and staff to
meet and fully discuss care needs.
There is no obligation, and it provides for us to fully explore the care needs for
your family member or loved one.
During the meeting, we
explain fully the services available, answer any additional questions you
have for us, and help with the important care decisions which are faced by the
family with a loved one in need.
Issues covered include:
·
Matching the
appropriate worker
·
Daily routines
·
Health and
medication issues
·
Emergency
response
·
Nutritional
issues
·
Home cleaning
issues
·
Transportation
needs
·
Costs of
services
·
Privacy and
confidentiality
What is the placing fee charged by your
company?
Placement fee varies and depends on the length of the assignment.
We charge a finders fee equal to one week salary; however, if
something arises and needs to be discussed, we will listen. Fees include a 90 days guarantee to replace any discharged worker, with no additional charge.
Fees are paid upon acceptance of the employee. In case a worker is discharged
during the first month (full-time permanent job positions only) we will reduce
our fee to 25% of the gross wages paid or replace the worker.
The wages depend on the level of skills/knowledge you
need and range from $10-$18 per hour or
$80-$160 for live-in.
First Time Home Care can also help negotiate a weekly salary that you pay directly
to the worker.
How live-in care work?
A live-in caregiver
or nannies stays in the home 24 hours a day, and is available to assist morning,
Not all older adults
require live-in care. Many use our caregivers on an hourly basis, for
example, just during the night, or just on the weekends, or just for
transportation to doctor appointments. First Time Home Care is
totally flexible, and is happy to provide care whenever and wherever
needed.
How long will it take to find quality Worker?
From 12-48 hours after the first consultation, we
schedule free of charge in home or hospital interviews. The selected individual is ready
to start as soon as the client requires it.
What happens if I don’t like the Worker?
Although we
strive for a perfect fit every time, there are situations where the
client/ worker relationship fails to develop as expected. You can change worker at any time.
Can I always get the same worker?
We will Yes. We make every effort to
provide the same worker.
Who pays the worker?
You pay the worker directly.
What is the minimum on the job
experience required by your company?
Agency requires our staff to have a
minimum of 1 year verifiable job history (written or person to
person referrers)
How many potential caregivers/nannies
will be available for interview?
After a detailed evaluation of needs and situation of the patient/family, we
will determine which independent contractor will be most qualified for this
assignment. In many cases we will introduce at least a couple of workers.
Why is it important to find a
caregiver/nanny that will be working
through a licensed placement agency?
This should give all of our customer’s assurance that
the whole process to find a caregiver/nanny will be performed to the highest
professional standards.
How long has
First Time Home Care Home been in
business?
Since 1996
Do I required to commit to a minimum numbers of hours per day or per week? Yes. 4 hour per day or live-in 24 hours a day. You can have a caregiver 30
hours this week and 10 hours next week.
It’s all up to you. Of course, to retain caregiver, it is always better to have a
regular schedule.
Dose it cost anything to set up an
introductory meeting with you?
No! There is never a charge to have us come out and meet you. It is
important for you to meet us face-to-face in order to
feel confident in our
ability to provide care for you or your loved one.
Are your services available in retirement communities,
nursing homes, assistance living facilities?
Absolutely! We provide care anywhere it is needed.
Geographical area agency serve?
We serve up to 150 mil from Chicago ( Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan )
What is
covered by Medicare?
When a client qualifies for home health
services, Medicare will cover 100% of part time home health services (i.e.
Nursing, Physical Therapy, Home Health Aide, all other therapies, and Medical
Social Services) and 80% of the approved amount for Durable Medical Equipment
(i.e. wheelchair, hospital bed, walker, glucometer). Medicaid and some private
insurance also cover qualified home health services.
How can
patients pay for the services offered by First Time Home Care?
We can accept payment
methods, including:
Self-pay www.1homecare.net