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Welcome to Independence
Thank you for visiting our page. Since October 2001 Caring Companions has been a platform supporting experienced care providers by providing an opportunity to set their own rates and work around their own schedule.
We register the best of the best in the business. We market your skills and experience to private clients in search of non-medical home care services.

What is a Referral Agency?
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A domestic referral agency (DRA) is a platform that helps connect professional care providers and clients looking for domestic services in the comfort of their homes. Services such as light housekeeping, meal prep, toilet or commode assist, fall risk, errands, Assist Daily Living services (ADL), etc.
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DRA's do not employ any of the domestic workers on its registry.
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As a DRA, we ensure you have met our qualifications in order to be added to our registry.
You must have:
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An active HCA account (Link)
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Minimum of 3 years of professional caregiving experience
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How it works
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Once you are registered, as an independent care provider you can bid on any of the clients on our platform looking for service.
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You can set your own rates and weekly availability.
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You get to choose which clients are the best fit for you.
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Each Friday we collect all completed invoices.
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Once clients have approved the invoices, you will receive your payment via direct deposit from the trust account typically in two business days.
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End of each year, you will receive a 1099 tax form to file for your taxes.

Is this right for you?
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Our platform is a great fit for individuals that have massive experience and don't require training or supervision.
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We only search for care providers that have home care agency and facility experience.
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Solving problems must be one of your top skills.
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Set your own schedule.
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Set your own rate. You can negotiate the clients offering rate, or select a different client that suits you best.
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