For Pennsylvania home care workers and those that receive care at home.
Earn up to $18.50/hr caring for someone directly.
Higher pay. More freedom. Care that makes life better for everyone.
How it works
What is independent home care?
In Pennsylvania, people who qualify for home care can hire their own caregiver directly instead of going through an agency. A payroll service handles timesheets and taxes.
Who is independent home care for?
Caregivers Work directly for the person you care for, earn the maximum wage rate without an agency taking a cut, receive paid advanced care training and CPR certification.
People receiving care Your care, your choice. Choose who supports you at home, what you pay them, how your care fits your needs, schedule and routines.
Families and supporters Help someone you love keep a caregiver they trust, direct their care, and make sure that caregiver is paid fairly.
How can we help?
Tell us about youFill out the one-minute form. Just your name, phone, email and county.
Talk to a real personA UHWP organizer reaches out within 48 hours to answer your questions.
Get set upWe walk you through the switch to independent care, step by step.
“I was nervous to leave the agency because I didn’t know the process. The union made it simple. Now I earn more, I got paid CPR training, and I finally feel like a professional.”
[First name], independent caregiver, [County]
Join a family of caregivers and consumers organizing together for better jobs and care.
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