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## Types of Caregiver 1. **Private-duty caregiver:** are hired through an agency. These caregivers are typically screened through the agency, bonded, and insured. Working through a caregiver agency, families can get a backup caregiver if their scheduled caregiver can't make a shift. (INDIRECT-AGENC...

## Types of Caregiver 1. **Private-duty caregiver:** are hired through an agency. These caregivers are typically screened through the agency, bonded, and insured. Working through a caregiver agency, families can get a backup caregiver if their scheduled caregiver can't make a shift. (INDIRECT-AGENCY) 2. **Independent caregivers:** These caregivers are also known as private caregivers, but they should not be confused with private-duty caregivers. Independent caregivers do not work through an agency. While the cost can be cheaper, families paying for these caregivers take on the liability of letting someone in their home. (DIRECT HIRED) 3. **Family caregiver:** Family caregivers are members of the family who choose to care for a loved one. These caregivers may be children, spouses, or other family members. They may work another job in addition to their responsibilities and usually don't receive compensation for their service. 4. **Respite caregiver:** A respite caregiver provides care for a period of time to give a family caregiver a break. These caregivers can be private-duty or independent caregivers, but the role implies that they are not long-term caregivers. (RELIEVER) part-time.