Independent Living Resource Centre

Self-Managed Care Summary of Basic Steps

  1. Finalize assessed Home Care hours taking into consideration Home Care/SMC/FMC revenue budget for:
    - Attendant/Homemaker Income
    - Transportation (if applicable)
    - Administration

  2. Register with Canada Revenue Agency, Workers Compensation (if applicable) and contact your Insurance Company.

  3. Open a Self/Family Managed Care Bank Account.

  4. Work out budget.

  5. Recruit staff.

  6. Draw up staffing schedule.

  7. Sign employee agreement(s) regarding each staff person showing:
    - Commencement dates/probationary period.
    - Wages plus vacation/pay scale per period find deductions.
    - Minimum hours to be worked.
    - Benefits (sick time).
    - Statutory holidays and wage.
    - Overtime wage.
    - Terms of termination.
    - Staff orientation.

  8. Maintain accounting/payroll records for future use by Canada Revenue Agency, Home Care, Department of Labour, Employment Canada and Workers Compensation Board.