Hiring Process

Only caregivers who pass our in-depth screening process, orientation and training are employed by Atlanta Home Care Partners, Inc. All employees are subject to workers’ compensation and W-4 taxes. Atlanta Home Care Partners is not a registry. Before completing our online application, please review all that is required during the employment process.

Applicants Must Provide:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
• Social Security Card or passport to prove U.S. citizenship
• Driver’s License or State I.D.
• CPR certification
• First Aid certification
• Proof of current auto insurance (if providing transportation for clients)

Applicants Must Pass:

• Drug screen
• Physical examination
• Background/reference/driving record checks
• Tuberculosis test
• Interviews with management

Preferences for Hiring:

• 3+ years of caregiving experience – Caregivers must have confidence and show initiative on cases.
• Reliable vehicle to transport clients – Many of our clients do not live near public transportation.
• Ability to assist in transferring at least a 100-pound client
• Reliable phone
• Good availability/flexibility – Unreliable or narrow schedule availabilities make it difficult to place a caregiver.

Steps to Employment:

• Online Application
• Supervisor Prescreen – via telephone
• Owner Interview Based on Success in Prescreen – in person & in-depth
• Detailed Application – handwritten
• Behavior Interview – interview/testing based on scenarios
• Background Check (past 7 years) + Reference Checks – paid for by AHCP
• Motor Vehicle Records Check + Credit Check – paid for by AHCP
• Orientation – education and training in AHCP services/regulations
• Drug Test – clinically screened and paid for by AHCP
• Physicals + Medical History + Agilities/Lifting Abilities – thorough testing and review with physician and paid for by AHCP
• Bench Ranking – based on background, skills, experience, availability, behavior & goals
• Introduction & Training at Client(s) – prior to working with each individual client

Speed of Hiring Process is Dependent Upon Several Variables:

• Case Load Needs
• Caregiver Skills and Qualifications
• Caregiver Availability versus Client Timing Needs
• Case Locations