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Caregiver Are Not All The Same
Facts you should know.
Professional caregivers generally can be grouped into three different categories: agency employees, independent contractors with a registry, and independent caregivers. As there may be different business models for each caregiver category in the marketplace, the following information is intended as a general summary of typical differences between these categories. This is not intended as an exhaustive description of every home care model. To confirm whether the descriptions below apply to the caregiver you are considering, please consult with the caregiver and/or the referring agency or registry.