How to become a Caregiver
Who is a Caregiver?
A Caregiver is an independent contractor who is trained to assist a member(s) facing medical or personal challenges with their daily care, in the comfort and secure environment of the member’s home.
Usually, Caregivers are family or non-family members who reside with the members in their home, called a qualified setting. Caregivers receive monthly stipend for their services. At Absolute Foster Care our rates are competitive in the industry. As a Caregiver, you entitled to have time away for an evening or vacation. At that time an Alternate caregiver would be available to step in.
Primary Qualification of a Caregiver
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have no physical or mental impairments or challenges that is capable of
interfering with the delivery of Adult Foster Care services. - Able to provide physician’s clearance to perform the requirements of
the caregiver role. - Be either a relative, friend or person in the community who is willing to live with
the member and provide care as needed. - All Caregivers are subject to a sex offender background and criminal background (CORI)
checks before acceptance as caregiver. NOTE: A member’s spouse or legal guardian cannot be a caregiver.
Some of the primary functions of a Caregiver are:
- Caregiver must be willing to provide assistance, supervision and
hands-on care according to the member’s personalized care plan. - Caregivers must ensure the member is safe at all times.
- Caregiver must ensure a stable and safe home setting.
- Provide and prepare daily meals and snacks.
- Provide private bedroom with a window and door for each member/ client.
- FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL US AT 774-240-0238 or
come to our office at 225 Cedar Hill Street, Suite 200, Marlboro, MA 01752.
You may request an appointment by completing the Information Request
Form online.
225 Cedar Hill Drive, Suite 200
Marlborough, MA 01752