How does HomeCare Bridge work?
HomeCare Bridge helps individuals and families hire professional caregivers for live-in and live-out care. We start with a free consultation, recommend a care plan, find and screen candidates, arrange interviews with your family, set up your employer accounts, and support a three-month trial.
What options are available?
There are two options: Permanent Placement, or Placement with Administration Service. We will explain both, and which one suits your family, during your free consultation.
Who is the caregiver's employer?
Your family is. HomeCare Bridge creates your accounts with CRA and WorkSafeBC so you can operate as an employer, and provides an Agency Agreement and an Employment Agreement that comply with the BC Employment Standards Act.
How are caregivers screened?
Every caregiver is pre-screened for First Aid and CPR, registration in good standing with the BC Care Aide Registry, three references, and written examinations that confirm job competency and language proficiency.
Can we meet the caregiver before deciding?
Yes. After we screen and interview candidates, we arrange interviews for your family with a selection of candidates.
What is the three-month trial?
Once you have chosen a caregiver, a start date is set to begin a three-month trial, so both your family and the caregiver can be sure the fit is right.
When is the placement fee paid?
50% of the placement fee is due when the Agency Agreement and the Employment Agreement are signed, before work begins. The remaining 50% is due at the end of the three-month trial, if an amicable agreement has been reached between both parties.
Who sets the caregiver's pay?
You do, as the employer. Pay rates vary with the level of care and can be hourly or daily, as long as they meet BC Employment Standards Act requirements.
What types of care can a caregiver provide?
Companionship, personal care, dementia and memory care, respite, palliative care, overnight care and live-in care.
What areas do you serve?
Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, New Westminster, North Delta, South Delta, Surrey, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Langley, White Rock and the surrounding areas.
How do I get started?
Book a free consultation online, or call us at 604-725-9014.