Terms and Conditions
I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein and the references listed above to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all parties from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to you.
I certify that I am legally allowed to work in the United States. I understand and agree that, if hired, my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages and salary, be terminated at any time without prior notice. I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this application shall be grounds for dismissal.
I understand that prior to 120 days from termination of my employment with LHCSA Home Health Services, LLC, I may not accept assignments or payment for services directly from a client who LHCSA Home Health Services, LLC. has sent me to, without a written release from LHCSA Home Health Services, LLC
I have read through and understand the information packet I received. I understand my responsibilities regarding my personal file, and clocking in and out as per facility procedure. I realize that if I request to have my check mailed and it becomes lost, I will be responsible to pay the stop payment fee charged by the bank.
I understand that the company may contact me via text or email or phone with information on available cases, to confirm schedules, send directions and reminders and other important
I9:
I am aware that federal law provides for imprisonment and/or fines for false statements or use of false documents in connection with the completion of this form. I attest, under penalty of perjury, that I am (check one of the following boxes):
W4:
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that this certificate, to the best of my knowledge and belief, is true, correct, and complete.
NY State Tax IT-2104:
I certify that I am entitled to the number of withholding allowances claimed on this certificate.
NY Pay Rate:
Employee Acknowledgement: On this date, I have been notified of my pay rate, overtime rate (if eligible), allowances, supplements and designated payday. I told my employer what my primary language is.
Authorization for Direct Deposit & Other Methods:
I hereby authorize and request that Hand in Hand deposit the net amount of my paycheck in the bank I have or will indicate through providing a VOID CHECK or BANK LETTER by initiating credit entries to my account.
If for some reason you are unable to accept Direct deposit, you have the option to pick up your check at one of our offices. Every Employee picking up their paycheck must present a valid picture ID. If you are sending someone else to pick up your paycheck they must bring a letter of authorization along with their own picture ID.
I HEREBY AUTHORIZE Hand in Hand TO MAIL MY PAYCHECK TO THE ADDRESS BELOW ON A WEEKLY BASIS. I UNDERSTAND THAT Hand in Hand WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MY CHECK ONCE IT HAS BEEN MAILED OUT.IN THE EVENT THAT THE CHECK IS NOT RECEIVED, I UNDERSTAND THAT, SHOULD I REQUEST THAT THE CHECK BE STOPPED, I MUST COMPLETE A “STOP PAYMENT RELEASE” FORM AND UNDERSTAND THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL BANK FEES RELATED TO THE STOP PAYMENT.
CHRC:
I have read this form and hereby consent to the request by the agency to use my fingerprints to obtain my criminal history record, if any, from the DCJS and the FBI. I hereby consent to the redisclosure of any convictions or open charges on my criminal history record, received by DOH from DCJS, to the requesting agency. I declare and affirm that the information I have provided on this consent form is true, complete and accurate and that the fingerprints to be submitted are my own (not applicable for Expedited Review submitted pursuant to CHRC Form 104).
Hepatitis B Declination:
I acknowledge that I am at risk of exposure or have been unknowingly exposed to the Hepatitis B virus as a result of my employment. I have read the information sheet concerning the disease, the vaccine, and possible adverse reactions to the inoculation. Additionally, I have asked any questions which I may have had and they have been fully answered to my satisfaction.
ACA Waiver:
I certify that all information provided in this form is true and complete. By declining group health benefits, I acknowledge that I and/or my dependent(s) may have to wait until the plan’s next open enrollment period to request group coverage and that I may not qualify for a subsidy on the PPACA Health Exchange. I also acknowledge that by declining coverage I could be subject to a penalty under the Individual Mandate.
Home Care Registry:
Effective September 25, 2009, the NYS Department of Health requires that all new health care personnel who are hired by a homecare agency be registered with the Home Care Registry, HCR. As part of the registration process, certain identifying information is necessary to be used. As a Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide who has been hired by Hand in Hand, it is your choice as to which of the following information you would like to be submitted to the HCR. Please note that this information will be used by the HCR and home care agencies for identification purposes only; the public will have no access to this information.
Union:
I direct my employer to deduct from my wages and to pay to HOME HEALTHCARE WORKERS OF AMERICA, IUJAT dues and initiation fees in said Union as may be established by the Union and become due to it from me during the effective period of this authorization. This authorization may be revoked by me by written notice signed by me as of any anniversary date hereof or termination date of any collective bargaining agreement cover- ing my employment, whichever occurs sooner. This authorization shall automatically renew unless written revocation is submitted.
You have a right to be a nonmember of HOME HEALTH- CARE WORKERS OF AMERICA, IUJAT (HHWA), and non- members have the right to: 1) object to paying the fraction of Union dues and fees that are not germane to HHWA’s duties as bargaining agent and to obtain a reduction of fees for such non-germane activities; and 2) to obtain from HHWA sufficient information to enable you to decide whether to object to HHWA’s fair share of dues and fees equivalency calculation; and 3) to be told HHWA’s internal procedures for objecting. Items 2 and 3 may be obtained by written request addressed to HHWA at 93 Lake Avenue, Suite 103, Danbury, CT 06810. You should be aware, however, that exercising this option of choosing to be a nonmember means you would not have the right to vote on your contract or to participate in the development of contract proposals or local elections. You will also lose the other benefits of membership. HHWA hopes you will choose to become an active member and strengthen the Union’s ability to represent you and your co-workers, rather than weakening the Union and making it more difficult to represent you. In our democratic Union, the decision remains yours.
Employment Verification:
I hereby authorize release of all employment information to Hand in Hand for employment purposes.
8850:
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I gave the above information to the employer on or before the day I was offered a job, and it is, to the best of my knowledge, true, correct, and complete.
By signing this form, I hereby authorize any agency, organization, Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, or individuals, to supply verification of information as may be needed to determine tax credit eligibility to my employer, employer representative (TC Services USA, Inc. dba WOTC.com), or the Department of Labor. I also understand that my responses are used, in part or in full, to complete the IRS Form 8850 and any other documents pertaining to the WOTC Program, and that modifications can be made by my employer, or employer representative, in order to enable the verification screening process as required by some states. This information will not in any way affect my employment.
HIV Confidentiality and No Show Policy:
As an employee of Hand in Hand, I understand that I may acquire confidential information while caring for my client. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have received training in the regulations regarding HIV confidentiality and the consequences of violating those regulations. The following policies were reviewed during my training: 1. In order for HIV testing to be ordered or performed, a written informed consent form, specific to HIV testing, must be signed by a person who is lawfully authorized to sign such form. This form must be one that has been approved by the NYS Department of Health. There are limited circumstances in which testing can be performed without consent. 2. In order for HIV related information to be released, a specific, NYS Department of Health approved form must be signed by someone who is lawfully authorized to do so. 3. In the event that HIV related information is disclosed to me, I understand that I am not to disclose this information to anyone, for any purpose, even if the request is pursuant to a subpoena or for the purpose of implementing infection control procedures. 4. There are situations where disclosure of information is permitted by law. The employee is to inform Hand in Hand within ten days of such disclosure. 5. If, upon investigation of facts, it is determined that an employee of Hand in Hand has violated the agency’s regulations regarding to HIV confidentiality, that employee will be subject to disciplinary action. In addition to disciplinary action, which may include termination of employment with Hand in Hand the employee may be subject to fine or criminal penalties.
CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT I know and understand that any information relating to the medical examination, health assessment or health history of a patient must always be kept confidential. I am aware that Hand in Hand must have access to such information in order to provide proper care for its patients, but that such information must always remain private. As an employee of Hand in Hand, I may acquire such confidential information. I understand that it is private, privileged and of a personal and sensitive nature. I will not discuss this information with anyone, whether within or outside of Hand in Hand, unless that person has been specifically authorized to receive it. I will use the information only in connection with my work for Hand in Hand. If I have any question concerning whether the information is of a confidential nature, I will consult my supervisor. I understand that unauthorized discussion or release of such information is a serious matter. If, upon investigation of facts, it is determined that I am in violation of Hand in Hand's Confidentiality policy I will be subject to disciplinary action. This disciplinary action can include termination of my employment with Hand in Hand as well as the possibility of civil or criminal penalties. CANCELLATION AND NO-SHOW POLICY As an Aide, you are responsible for showing up on time and ready to work to all assignments. If you are unable to work as scheduled, it is important that you let us know as soon as possible so that we can find appropriate coverage for your assignment. Regardless of the situation, you are required to give a minimum of 2 hours’ advance notice when not being able to report to an assignment. If you are a no-show on an assignment and did not call the Company as required, or you cancelled less than 2 hours before your assignment is to begin, or if you cancel on an excessive basis, you will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. There is a Service Coordinator on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are going to be late or cannot go to work, please call the office and inform the Coordinator on-call. The on-call staff is available after business hours, as well as weekends and holidays. Our 24 Hour Phone Number is: (718) 338-8500.
Declination Of Influenza Vaccine:
I have read the above in its entirety and fully understand it. Despite these facts, I have decided not to receive the flu vaccine. By signing below, I hereby decline to receive the influenza vaccine and will wear a face mask provided by Hand in Hand whenever in the presence of my patient. I understand that I may change my mind at any time and receive the vaccine.
Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver:
Employee and the Company agree to submit to mandatory binding arbitration for any and all claims arising out of or related to Employee’s employment or service with the Company and the termination thereof, including, but not limited to, claims for unpaid wages, wrongful termination, torts, stock or stock options or other ownership interest in the Company, and/or discrimination (including harassment) based upon any federal, state or local ordinance, statute, regulation or constitutional provision, except that each party may, at its, their, his or her option, seek injunctive relief in court related to the improper use, disclosure or misappropriation of a party’s private, proprietary, confidential or trade secret information (collectively, “Arbitrable Claims”). Further, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Employee and the Company agree that no class or collective actions can be asserted in arbitration or otherwise. All claims, whether in arbitration or otherwise, must be brought solely in Employee’s or the Company’s individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or collective proceeding. This agreement to arbitrate does not restrict Employee’s right to file administrative claims Employee may bring before any government agency where, as a matter of law, the parties may not restrict Employee’s ability to file such claims (including, but not limited to, the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor). However, the parties agree that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, arbitration shall be the exclusive remedy for the subject matter of such administrative claims. The arbitration shall be conducted in the District of Columbia. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the District of Columbia without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the District of Columbia. If, for any reason, any term of this Arbitration and Class Action Waiver is held to be invalid or unenforceable, all other valid terms and conditions herein shall be severable in nature and remain fully enforceable. I have fully read and understand all of the above, and I agree to all the terms and conditions of this Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver.
2022-2023 WAIVER OF COVERAGE:
I acknowledge that I have been offered the opportunity to enroll myself and eligible family members in Harrisburg Home Health Holdings LLC., Philadelphia Home Health Services, LLC., DC Home Health Services, LLC., LHCSA Home Health Services, LLC., Hand in Hand., Allhealth Home Care, LLC., and Quality Family Care, LLC. Plans, By not electing coverage you cannot make another elections until the plan’s next open enrollment next year unless you have a qualifying change in status. Please note that if the company does not receive your completed form you will be deemed to have declined the coverage offered to you and eligible dependents
SMS Text Messaging:
I consent to receive SMS/text messages and telephone calls from this company, or anyone communicating on their behalf, at the specific number(s) I have provided to them. I certify, warrant, and represent that the telephone number I have provided is my contact number and not someone else’s. I represent that I am permitted to receive calls and text messages at the telephone number I have provided to the company. I agree to promptly alert the company whenever I stop using the telephone number. The company, and anyone calling on their behalf, may use such means of communication described in this section even if I will incur costs to receive such phone messages, text messages, e-mails, or other means. Standard message and data rates may apply to all SMS/text messages.
Miscellaneous:
I permit the company to use the information gathered today from the application process, to complete the application process to another Homecare agency under the Honor Health Network umbrella if and when an employment opportunity arises.