10.9 Million Jobs Open, But Few Takers : Monterey County Caregivers Or HCA In Short Supply

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There are now nearly 11 million open jobs but companies in most industries are struggling to find workers (including ours, we have had a dearth of employee applications for caregivers his year).  In addition to getting higher wages, you may be able to negotiate a more flexible work schedule than you could find before the pandemic (we let our workers set their own hours and pay $2 an hour more on weekends).

Great News For California Caregivers

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In addition to the financial relief caregivers received in one of the bills signed by President Joe Biden, the California Budget that passed this summer included some more relief for this group of stressed people.  The 2021-2022 budget provides $10 million a year for the California Caregiver Resource Center, a network of 11 offices that offer caregiver counseling, respite care, legal consultation and other support services free to eligible caregivers.  In addition, funding for In Home Support Services, or IHSS, was firmed up.  IHSS pays for services like grocery shopping, meal preparation and personal care for low-income seniors (Source AARP Bulletin, November 2021 Issue, page 6).

Corral de Tierra, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Caregiver Jobs Available : Alzheimer’s & Dementia Experience A Plus : Set Your Own Hours

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Corral de Tierra, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Caregiver Jobs Available : Alzheimer’s & Dementia Experience A Plus : Set Your Own Hours : $2 Per Hour Extra On Weekends (Also Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel Highlands, Castroville, Corral-de-Tierra, Del Rey Oaks, Gonzalez, Greenfield, King City, Marina, Monterey, Pebble Beach, Prunedale, Salinas, Seaside, Soledad & Watsonville)

Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available

We have developed a reputation for having the best caregivers (Home Care Aides or Senior Companions) in Monterey County over the past decade and have recently expanded into Santa Cruz County.   We are currently looking for qualified caregivers.

 

Family inHome Caregiving of Monterey is seeking compassionate, mature and dependable caregivers who want to improve the lives of our elderly Clients by providing in-home, non-medical care.  Our services include:

Caring companionship

Meal preparation

Incidental transportation

Running errands

Light housekeeping

Medication reminders

Monitoring of safety while bathing

Information and referral services

Other services that improve the safety, security and quality of life of seniors.

 

If you believe you would make an exceptional Home Care Aide, we would love to hear from you!  We prefer those with experience helping the elderly, disabled and others with mobility problems.  Having cared for those with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s is a plus.  To work for us, you must have excellent references, a clear criminal record, a good driving record, and an insured reliable vehicle.  To apply, please visit our website www.fhcofm.com, click on home care aides, then careers where you can fill out an application online.  We have immediate openings all over Monterey County.

Good News For Those On Social Security, Some Medicare Advantage Plans Lowering Prices – By Derek Baine

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Social Security recipients recently got the good news that come January, their cost of living adjustment (COLA) will rise more than it has in decades.  Now more good news as, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the average monthly premium for a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan is projected to drop 11% in 2022 to just $21.22.  The CMS also projected that Medicare enrollees who buy Part D drug coverage will see their premium rise from $31.47 this year to $33 next year (Source AARP Bulletin, November 2021 Issue, page 4).

AARP Gets Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services To Regulate Nursing Homes More Stringently : By Derek Baine

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The AARP Foundation and other advocates agreed to amend a lawsuit against CMS after the agency which regulates nursing facilities, agreed to reinstate the ability to levy steep finds to hold nursing homes accountable for the health and safety of residents.  Previously, nursing homes could be fined only once per violation.  Under the new rules, the CMS can levy fines on a facility for every day they are or were in violation of the rules (Source AARP Bulletin, November 2021 Issue, page 4).

Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available

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We have developed a reputation for having the best caregivers (Home Care Aides or Senior Companions) in Monterey County over the past decade and have recently expanded into Santa Cruz County.   We are currently looking for qualified caregivers.

Family inHome Caregiving of Monterey is seeking compassionate, mature and dependable caregivers who want to improve the lives of our elderly Clients by providing in-home, non-medical care.  Our services include:

Caring companionship

Meal preparation

Incidental transportation

Running errands

Light housekeeping

Medication reminders

Monitoring of safety while bathing

Information and referral services

Other services that improve the safety, security and quality of life of seniors.

If you believe you would make an exceptional Home Care Aide, we would love to hear from you!  We prefer those with experience helping the elderly, disabled and others with mobility problems.  Having cared for those with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s is a plus.  To work for us, you must have excellent references, a clear criminal record, a good driving record, and an insured reliable vehicle.  To apply, please visit our website www.fhcofm.com, click on home care aides, then careers where you can fill out an application online.  We have immediate openings all over Monterey County.  Service areas include:

 

Monterey Areas:

Aromas, Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel Highlands,  Carmel Valley, Castroville, Corral de Tierra, Del Rey Oaks, Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, Marina, Monterey, Moss Landing, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Prunedale, Salinas, Sand City, Seaside, Soledad and Watsonville

 

Santa Cruz Areas:

Aptos, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Capitola, Davenport, Felton, Freedom, Mount Hermon, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Soquel

Monterey, CA Elder Abuse Alert : Pandemic Related Scams Hit Seniors Hard : By Derek Baine

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The Federal Trade Commission recently unveiled an unpleasant statistic. We all know that millions of people died from COVID-19, however, it also resulted an opportunity for fraudsters to take advantage of the fear this created.  This resulted  in older Americans losing $600 million to scams in 2020, much of it fueled by pandemic-related schemes, according to federal officials.  Losses in many top categories topped 2019, according to the FTC, with online shopping scams up 129%, business imposter fraud up 88% and romance scams +66%.  Among the losses of those 60 and older, $104 million came from 26,518 complaints tied directly to COVID-19 scams (Source AARP Bulletin, November 2021 Issue, page 4).

Choose Medicare Advantage Plans Carefully

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Once per year, Medicare recipients have a chance to change their Medicare Advantage policy, and they also have the chance to buy a Medigap insurance policy anytime between October 15 and December 7.  But choose carefully.  Although Medicare Advantage policy benefits are pretty transparent, switching to a Medicap policy does carry significant risks.  In most states, Medigap insurers can turn you down due to preexisting conditions, or charge you more based on your health or age.  Don’t cancel your Medicare Advantage policy in favor or a Medigap policy until you fully understand the financial implications.

Medicare Advantage Plans Gain In Popularity : By Derek Baine

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There are so many things that aren’t covered by Medicare that seniors are increasingly opting in for supplemental coverage, which are marketed under the Medicare Advantage moniker.  Debuting 25 years ago, 42% of Medicare recipients now subscribe to a Medicare Advantage plan, up from just 13% in 2005.  Dental, vision, and even gym memberships and transportation to doctors appointments are included in some Medicare Advantage plans.  Check coverage closely!

Castroville, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available

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Castroville, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available (Also Aromas, Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Corral-de-Tierra, Del Rey Oaks, Gonzalez, Greenfield, King City, Marina, Monterey, Pebble Beach, Prunedale, Salinas, Seaside, Soledad & Watsonville

We have developed a reputation for having the best caregivers (Home Care Aides or Senior Companions) in Monterey County over the past decade and have recently expanded into Santa Cruz County.   We are currently looking for qualified caregivers.

Family inHome Caregiving of Monterey is seeking compassionate, mature and dependable caregivers who want to improve the lives of our elderly Clients by providing in-home, non-medical care.  Our services include:

Caring companionship

Meal preparation

Incidental transportation

Running errands

Light housekeeping

Medication reminders

Monitoring of safety while bathing

Information and referral services

Other services that improve the safety, security and quality of life of seniors.

If you believe you would make an exceptional Home Care Aide, we would love to hear from you!  We prefer those with experience helping the elderly, disabled and others with mobility problems.  Having cared for those with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s is a plus.  To work for us, you must have excellent references, a clear criminal record, a good driving record, and an insured reliable vehicle.  To apply, please visit our website www.fhcofm.com, click on home care aides, then careers where you can fill out an application online.  We have immediate openings all over Monterey County.