What You Need to Know About Working at Accredited Home Care
Employment
I am interested in becoming a Caregiver (Home Care Aide). What are the current state requirements?
The Department of Social Services now requires all Home Care Aides to register on-line or via mail (to Sacramento), pay a registration fee of $25 every two years, successfully complete a specific LiveScan electronic fingerprint and background check process, obtain a clear test result for Tuberculosis, complete three forms, and complete 5 hours of annual home care aide training. Accredited Home Care assists with all of these requirements and will pay for the registration costs of new and current employees. Contact your local Accredited office for more information.
How do I begin the process of applying for employment with Accredited?
To begin, you should submit an online Employment Application Form. Click here to go to our online Employment Application Form.
Payroll, Payroll Taxes and Benefits
How do I submit my completed timecards?
Timecards are due every Monday at 5pm. Please hand-deliver or fax them to your local Accredited office. Respite Caregivers may fax their timecards to 866-558-7732 or 818-986-9317.
How can I request more timecards?
Click here to download the CAREGIVER/HOME CARE AIDE timecard form. Print it and use it to report your time worked.
Click here to download the RESPITE CARE timecard form. Print it and use it to report your time worked.
Click here to download the RESPITE CARE timecard form. Print it and use it to report your time worked.
There appears to be an error with my paycheck – who do I contact?
Please call Reina (ext. 175) or Lori (ext. 115) in Payroll Department, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and can be reached at 800-974-1234.
I didn’t receive my paycheck – who do I contact?
After 5 business days (Thursday for the preceding payroll Friday), please call Reina (ext. 175) or Lori (ext. 115) in Payroll Department, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and can be reached at 800-974-1234.
I need copies of paystubs or last year’s W-2 form. How can I obtain them?
Send your request via E-mail to rgarcia@accreditednursing.com or via fax to 818-907-7839. Turnaround time for these requests is 5 business days.
Am I eligible for Health Insurance through my employment with Accredited?
Accredited offers health insurance to eligible Variable Hour Employees, consistent with the laws governing the Affordable Care Act (also known as ObamacCare). We monitor new hires’ hours worked for over their first 12 months of employment, and those who complete 1,560 or more hours are offered insurance for the following 12 months. We repeat this process annually. Specific questions regarding insurance benefits can be directed to Steve Davidson at 800-974-1234 ext. 161 or sdavidson@accreditednursing.com
How do I sign up for Direct Deposit?
Click here to download the Direct Deposit Form. Print it, complete it in its entirety (including date and signature), then fax it to our Payroll Department at 818-907-7839. You may call 800-974-1234 ext. 175 to confirm receipt of your fax.
I need to cancel my Direct Deposit or change to another account. What do I need to do?
Click here to download the Direct Deposit Cancellation form. To cancel your current Direct Deposit arrangement, print it, complete it in its entirety (including date and signature), then fax it to our Payroll Department at 818-907-7839. You may call 800-974-1234 ext. 175 to confirm receipt of your fax. Once cancelled, you may request to set up Direct Deposit with a new account by completing and submitting a new Direct Deposit Form.
I don’t have a bank account. Do I have options other than to receive mailed paychecks?
Yes, you can click here to download the enrollment form for our Money Network Card payroll option. You will be given a plastic card that works similar to a Debit card. Print it, complete it in its entirety (including date and signature), then fax it to our Payroll Department at 818-907-7839. You may call 800-974-1234 ext. 175 to confirm receipt of your fax.
I just moved and need to change my address. What do I do?
Click here to download the change of address form, then print, complete it in its entirely (including date and signature), then fax it to your local Accredited office. Respite Caregivers may fax to 866-558-7732 or 818-986-9317.
I need to change my withholdings for my paycheck. What do I need to do?
Click here to download a blank W-4 Form. Print it, complete it in its entirety (including date and signature), then fax it to our Payroll Department at 818-907-7839. You may call 800-974-1234 ext. 175 to confirm receipt of your fax.
On The Job
I am concerned that my client might be the victim of abuse. Who do I contact?
All Accredited employees are mandated reporters. If you witness anything that might constitute physical, emotional or financial abuse, please contact your supervisor the same business day. You may also contact Steve Davidson in our Human Resources Department at 800-974-1234 ext. 161.
What training options exist for Caregivers (Home Care Aides)?
Accredited Home Care has created a comprehensive training program for all of its Home Care Aides, to meet or exceed the state’s requirements. We offer Lunch & Learn classes at all five Accredited offices, along with Webinar-based on-line training, and other training options. Contact your local Accredited office for the current schedule of classes and webinars.
