When it comes to hiring a caregiver for an aging loved one, families have many options.

They can choose to work with a traditional home-care agency or hire caregivers themselves. There are advantages and disadvantages to both methods.  

A referral agency simplifies the process of hiring independent caregivers by eliminating the need for a third-party agency. This option results in cost savings and enables individuals to hire caregivers based on their specific needs. Essentially giving families more control!

Cost  Benefit

Traditional, senior in-home care, agencies have overhead cost which they pass on to their clients, resulting in higher fees. These overhead expenses include administrative costs, staff salaries, marketing expenses, insurance premiums, etc. These costs add up, making it challenging for agencies to offer their services at a competitive price. 

A referral agency, such as Coveted Care connects  professional individuals who are carefully vetted for direct hire by families. Giving them the flexibility to select  rate of pay, hours of service, and scope of care based on their specific needs. Referring agency charges an affordable, one time fee or hourly alternative for their services. This approach has benefits, such as lower cost for clients and higher earnings for caregivers.

Control over Choices

 Family directed care is a model that prioritizes client choice and decision making in their needed care. The emphasis on personal choice leads to greater satisfaction as people are empowered in their decision making and can tailor their care based on personal needs. Overall, the family directed model of care is a positive step towards more individualized and effective senior home care. 

Continuity of Care

Traditional home care agencies are facing challenges in providing round-the-clock care due to labor shortages and regulations. Referral agencies are using direct hire models that allow caregivers to choose their own working hours, set their own pay rates, and work with families that best suit their expertise. This approach empowers caregivers and benefits families who need specialized care services. Also, ensuring care continuity due to high satisfaction of caregivers.

Overall, referral agencies provide a flexible and efficient solution to the home care industry’s challenges.

Case Study

A study by the para professional healthcare Institute suggest that direct care workers who form positive connections with their clients, are more fulfilled professionally and tend to stay in their positions longer. 

To promote such bonds and ensure safety families can count on Coveted Care.

Our rigorous vetting process guarantees that clients will be matched with qualified and dependable caregivers creating a trustworthy environment.