Using an Agency to Hire a Caregiver in New York City
The weight of responsibility can be heavy for family caregivers as you provide and arrange care for your loved one.
Relying on a home care agency to provide caregivers lifts a huge burden and risk off of the whole family and ensures your loved one received the attention and quality care they deserve.
Not all help is equal.
Start getting the right kind of care today.
| Private | With Alvita Care | |
| How Hired | Family Recruits & Hires | Agency Conducts Personality Test, Competency Exam, Certification Verification & Interviews on all caregivers |
| Background Check | None | State & Federal Background Checks |
| Department of Health registration | None | Caregivers required to attend minimum 12-hours of Continuing Education |
| Training | None | Agency is Responsible |
| Payroll | Family is Responsible | Agency is Responsible |
| Tax Responsibility | Family is Responsible | Agency is Responsible |
| Professional Supervision | None | Agency is Responsible |
| Back up for Sick/Time Off | Family is Responsible | Agency is Responsible |
| Licensed / Bonded | No | Yes |
Alvita Care provides Home Health Care Aides to Seniors in greater NYC & Long Island NY
Our caregivers are available to assist with personal care, household services, respite and/or companion care while bringing exceptional compassion, skills and knowledge about Alzheimer’s and dementia to our clients.
Links to services that our caregivers supplement senior home care with:
Activities of Daily Living
– Elderly Incontinence
Household Services
– Organizing Tips for Homes with Elderly Parents
– Safety for Elderly Parents at Home
Respite & Relief Care
– How to Show your Caregiver that You Care
Companion Care
– Finding the Fun in Aging
We Have Special Skills for Helping Patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia:
Communicating with Alzheimer’s clients
Preventing wandering
Ensuring healthy and adequate meals
Participating in exercise
Engaging in activities
Monitoring for a safe home environment
We have specially trained nursing skills for Palliative and Hospice Care in New York City
We have specialized skills in Geriatric Care Management:
