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Agency vs Private-Hire Caregiver

Two ways to bring a paid aide into a home: through a licensed agency, or as a direct employee.

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Agencies cost more per hour ($30+) and handle taxes, insurance, and backup coverage. Private hires cost less ($18-$25) but make you the employer with all the paperwork that implies. The labor-cost saving disappears the first time someone calls in sick.

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