How do I Supervise?

· Keep track of your worker’s hours.

· Require notification if the worker is late or cannot come.

· Complement help.  Be sure to communicate with your worker.

· If things are not going as expected, talk to the worker immediately and tell him or her what you want done.  Be specific.

How do I Terminate?

· Include in your contract that either party may terminate the arrangement at any time.

· If you are using an agency to obtain help, ask the company for another worker and explain why the current worker is unacceptable.

· If you have hired independently, tell the worker “I  (or my family members and I) have made other arrangements.

Other recommendations

· Do not lend or borrow money from your Private Pay worker!

· Do not give wages or salary in advance!

· Ask a friend or relative to drop by unannounced occasionally during the worker’s hours.

· Keep your valuables in a safe place.

· Trust your  good judgment.