Frequently
Asked Questions
Why
should I choose Home Helpers?
We
know first hand the difficulty in managing a family as well as
taking care of a loved one. It was this personal experience that
made us decide to dedicate our time and energy to Home Helpers.
As a result, our Caregivers are often people who, as a result of
personal loss, are looking to give back to others. Our Caregivers
are members of the local community and come from all walks of life.
We look to employ people who are passionate about what they do.
Additionally, we are mother-daughter owned and operated and fully
recognize that we are in a service industry and serving you and
your family is our goal. We know how important family is and treat
our clients as we would want our loved ones treated.
How
is Home Helpers different from other organizations?
For
some families this is the first time they have had to seek help
from outside of the family so it is very important that everyone
is comfortable with us and our services. We start the process with
a face to face meeting in the client’s home to understand the situation,
environment, the client’s needs and expectations. The no-obligation
in home consult makes a big difference to ensure a good working
relationship between us and our potential clients. Many other organizations
simply assign the next available person and ask that they show
up at a specified time but to us it is all about relationships.
After the initial discussion, the best match is determined for
you based on skill set, personality and schedule. The Caregiver
is then personally introduced to the client as well as the family;
we never have someone unknown report to the client’s home. The
purpose of the personal introduction is to ensure the Caregiver
and client are a good match; we want a solid relationship to begin
from day one and strive to foster a loving, caring, stable and
lasting relationship. We take pride in our communication practices
between ourselves, the client, the client’s family and the Caregiver.
The three most important attributes of Home Helpers are our service,
relationships and communication.
Who
pays the Caregiver? Do I pay them and you separately?
Home
Helpers administers all the billing, payroll, employee/employer
taxes, workers compensation and liability insurance, non-owned
auto insurance, bonding and administrative/scheduling responsibilities.
All Caregivers are employees of Home Helpers not subcontractors
so you never have to worry about exchanging money with the
Caregiver. Additionally, since we pride ourselves on a simple
and straightforward billing process we offer a unique billing guarantee.
We guarantee 100% of your invoices will be accurate but if not,
you are credited money back. This policy is fully explained during
the initial in home consult.
How
do you prepare your employees for a new assignment?
Every
Caregiver is introduced and oriented to each client’s individual
needs, ways and habits. We match Caregivers who already have the
skills and experience necessary to assist you and then mentor and
coach them to be orientated to your way of living and individual
preferences. Additionally, we coach Caregivers on a client’s specific
care needs and how to best respond to various situations, should
they arise.
Are
your services limited to seniors?
No,
they are not limited to seniors. We also provide services to those
recuperating from an illness or injury, new mothers and families
as well as those requiring continuing care. While the specific
situations and clients needs vary, we find the overall care and
help needed is quite similar and our services can make a large
impact in many peoples lives.
How
can I arrange for a no-obligation in home consult?
Please
contact us at 617-413-9101 or by email at info@masshomehelpers.com.
We are happy to schedule these consults when it is convenient for you
including evenings and weekends.
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