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rapidfire Find Good Care A s people age, it becomes harder for some to live independently. So it’s important to cover all your bases when hiring an independent caregiver. According to the MetLife Since You Care: Hiring an Independent Caregiver guide, there are many factors to consider. A good starting point is the federal ElderCare Locator, www.eldercare.gov, which provides a three-step guide to beginning your search for a caregiver. After ﬁnding a few potential caregivers, schedule an interview. Important topics to cover include the number of hours a day and days a week you’ll need a caregiver’s assistance, the speciﬁc caregiving duties and expectations, salary and beneﬁts, language requirements, a smoking policy (if applicable), and proof of a valid driver’s license. Keep in mind it might be helpful to have another person sit in on interviews so you can compare notes afterwards. Once you’ve narrowed down your search, conduct a background check to verify past employment, criminal violations, driving infractions, and professional licensing. Sites such as www.knowx.com, www.in formus.com, and www.crimcheckinc.com have people available to do this for you, too. After ﬁnding a caregiver, offer him or her the position and review the responsibilities and sign a written contract that states the position’s starting date; the hours and days of employment; the time off and vacation policy; the pay scale, beneﬁts, and pay period; and the person responsible for supervision and job-performance monitoring. To learn more, visit www.metlife.com/ ﬁleassets/mmi/mmisychiringindependent care07.pdf. Retirement Living Family Matters Discover helpful resources for military spouses and children. ■ The Sesame Workshop offers “Talk, Listen, Connect,” a bilingual (English and Spanish) multimedia outreach program designed to support military families with children ages 2-5 who are experiencing deployment, multiple deployments, or the return of a parent changed by a combat-related injury. To learn more, visit www.sesameworkshop .org/tlc. ■ SchoolMatters.com is an online database that helps parents research public schools before deciding where to buy a home. This easy-to-navigate database includes school statistics most parents might not realize are readily available. Parents can compare schools and read reviews from other parents. 28 MILITARY OFFICER AUGUST 2008 IMAGES: ABOVE, DAVID BUSBY; TOP, RICHARD TERMINE © 2007 SESAME WORKSHOP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. http://www.knowx.com http://www.informus.com http://www.crimcheckinc.com http://www.informus.com http://www.eldercare.gov http://www.metlife.com/FileAssets/MMI/MMISYCHiringIndependentCare07.pdf http://www.metlife.com/FileAssets/MMI/MMISYCHiringIndependentCare07.pdf http://www.sesameworkshop.org/tlc http://SchoolMatters.com

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Military Officer - August 2008

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