In YOUR home Care

Unicorn Family Care performs detailed screenings for caregivers, including:

1. Criminal Background Check (CRC)

2. Certification and License Verification

3. Reference and Employment History Checks

4. Educational Verification

5 Medical Screening

6. Driving Record Check

7. Social Media Review (if applicable)

These steps ensure that we only hire highly qualified CareGivers

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Unicorn Family Care specializes in providing tailored caregiver services by using a comprehensive matching process that ensures both families and caregivers find the best fit for their needs. Here’s a detailed description of how they approach this matching process:

1. Initial Consultation and Needs Assessment:

   Unicorn Family Care begins with an in-depth consultation with the family to understand their specific needs and preferences. This includes assessing the type of care required, such as assistance with daily activities, medical needs, or specialized care for conditions like dementia. Families discuss their schedule preferences, desired caregiver qualifications, and any specific personality traits or skills they are looking for in a caregiver.

2. Caregiver Profile and Screening:

   Unicorn Family Care maintains a robust database of qualified caregivers, each of whom undergoes a rigorous screening process. This includes verifying credentials, performing background checks, and assessing prior work experience. Caregivers are evaluated on their skills, certifications, and compatibility with various care requirements. 

3. Matching Process:

   Using the information gathered during the initial consultation and the detailed profiles of caregivers, Unicorn Family Care uses a sophisticated matching system to find potential caregivers who best align with the family’s needs. This process considers factors such as the caregiver's experience, expertise, and personality traits. 

4. Personalized Introductions:

   Once potential matches are identified, Unicorn Family Care arranges introductory meetings between the family and the caregiver. This step allows both parties to meet, discuss care plans, and assess personal compatibility. Families can ask questions and gauge how well the caregiver’s approach aligns with their expectations.

5. Trial Period:

   To ensure the best fit, Unicorn Family Care often implements a trial period where the caregiver works with the family on a temporary basis. This allows both the family and the caregiver to evaluate the arrangement and make adjustments if needed. 

6. Feedback and Adjustments:

   During and after the trial period, Unicorn Family Care collects feedback from both the family and the caregiver. This feedback is used to address any concerns, make necessary adjustments, and ensure that the care arrangement is functioning smoothly. 

7. Ongoing Support and Monitoring:

   After a caregiver is successfully placed, Unicorn Family Care provides ongoing support. They regularly check in with both the family and the caregiver to ensure satisfaction and address any issues that arise. This ongoing monitoring helps maintain a high standard of care and allows for adjustments as the family’s needs evolve.

8. Continuous Improvement:

   Unicorn Family Care continuously evaluates and refines their matching process based on feedback and new developments in caregiver training and family needs. This commitment to improvement ensures that they consistently provide high-quality, personalized care solutions.

Through this meticulous matching process, Unicorn Family Care strives to create harmonious and effective care arrangements that enhance the well-being of both the families they serve and their caregivers.

We understand the importance of getting to know those who will be providing care to your loved one(s) thus, we offer their Bio's & Highlights for you to see prior to registering your family.

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At Unicorn Family Care, caregiver schedules and availability are managed through an online platform that provides transparency and flexibility for both families and caregivers. Here’s how it works:

1. Online Schedule Management: Caregivers use an online system to update their own schedules and availability. This self-management ensures that the information is current and reflects any changes in real-time.

2. Family Requests: Families can browse the profiles of available caregivers and request specific individuals based on their needs and preferences. The platform allows families to view each caregiver’s current availability to make informed decisions.

3. Job Posting Option: If families prefer, they can post a job listing on the platform for any available caregivers to view. This listing includes details about the care needed and scheduling requirements. Caregivers can then respond to these postings if they are available and interested.

4. Real-Time Updates: The system’s real-time updates help ensure that families see accurate availability and caregivers are aware of new requests or job postings promptly.

This streamlined approach allow for efficient scheduling and ensures that both families and caregivers can manage and coordinate care effectively.

Yes, you can request a specific caregiver through our platform. If you have a caregiver in mind based on their profile or previous experience, you can make a request for them directly. We will check their availability and arrange the care accordingly. If the caregiver is not available, we can help you find an alternative who meets your needs.

The cost of childcare at Unicorn Family Care varies based on factors such as the level of care required, the caregiver's experience, and the hours of service needed. Rates are determined on an hourly basis, with additional costs for specialized care or extended hours.

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The owners of Unicorn Family Care take hiring CareGivers incredibly seriously, afterall, we are your long-awaited, experienced village.

We take ample time to get to know each CareGiver on a personal level, collect and check their character references and employee references, file their recent criminal and vulnerable sector checks, obtain a work history report, collect and file copies of their certifications, rank them on our 3 level chart, personally see them interact with our loved ones, the list goes on…  Once we are satisfied, then and only then, will we offer them the opportunity to join our Unicorn Family Care team. CareGivers MUST show us that they have the stamina, skills, personality, ability and temperament to manage and work with a variety of individuals and needs and complete duties in a safe manner. 

We don’t hire teenagers who may be waiting for the kids to doze off to invite friends over while you are away or spend all night on the phone talking to their boyfriend. We only hire mature, professional adults with a variety of rich personal experiences, educational backgrounds and, in some cases, they have devoted their life to caring for others. 

with friends or family members and use their personal experience to care for your loved one! They meet or exceed the legal requirements and occupational competencies to practice care in B.C and would love to give you a (much deserved) break.

We have high standards and expectations for all of our CareGivers. These include but are not limited to the following:

• They will arrive 15 minutes early for every shift 

• They will wear business casual clothing that is appropriate to wear around children, seniors, and sensitive individuals 

• They will leave the Family’s home in better condition than when they arrived

• They will provide the Family a verbal summary of what took place while they were away

• They will not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at any point during their shift

• They will not smoke or vape anything, including e-cigarettes and cannabis, on shift

• They agree to follow the family’s rules, routines, diets and expectations 

• The CareGiver will not have their children, or others attend the family's house unless its pre-approved by the Family

• The CareGiver will not disclose information about their location on ANY social media network or communicate it with anyone besides the Family

• The CareGiver understands that all information collected and  shared by the Family and/or their dependents during the course of employment, including but not limited to personal, 

medical, financial, legal, and career information, is strictly confidential and may not be disclosed, divulged, revealed, or reported to third parties unless one is in immediate danger of themselves or others

• The CareGiver agrees they will not organize get togethers with others, unless the Family has preauthorized doing so

• In the event of an emergency, the CareGiver must call 9-1-1 first,  an emergency contact, lastly, an owner of Unicorn Family Care

• If a CareGiver accompanies an individual off the family property the CareGiver must carry all emergency contact information and medical personal information. The CareGiver must have access to a charged cell phone AT ALL TIMES. Should the individual receiving care need medical devices or medication, all supplies must be provided by the Family, kept in the backpack and the CareGiver must feel comfortable using it. (Medical device training is provided by the Family)