Caregiver Directed Respite Program
The Caregiver-Directed Respite Program supports primary caregivers in finding their own respite care worker, as well as being responsible for hiring, firing, payroll taxes, and all aspects of being an employer. A community aging specialist will assist you in the process.
The caregiver will be reimbursed for up to 6 hours of weekly respite care, at a rate of $18 per hour.
Eligibility and guidelines for the program:
➢ Determination of eligibility for program will be conducted during a formal assessment by a social worker.
➢ Care recipient(s) must be age 60 years of age or older.
➢ Care recipient(s) cannot be eligible for Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) if they have Medicaid.
➢ Full-time primary caregiver must live in the home with the care recipient(s). This can be a spouse or other family member.
➢ Primary caregiver must demonstrate the cognitive ability to carry out duties of hiring and supervising a respite care worker.
➢ For an individual care recipient, net monthly income must not exceed $3778. For a couple, net monthly income must not exceed $5112.
➢ Respite care worker must be 18 years of age or older.
➢ Respite care worker may provide supervision, light housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship.
The program is offered by the Northland Shepherd’s Center and Clay County Senior Services.
View program materials above.