Job Duties
Specific, itemized tasks the aide will perform, including activities of daily living, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and any allowed medical tasks under state law.
A written agreement reduces legal risk, documents pay and duties, and supports payroll and tax accuracy. It also documents consent for health‑related tasks and confidentiality expectations under privacy laws.
Employers, staffing agencies, and private households commonly use this agreement to formalize caregiving relationships.
The document also serves auditors, state regulators, and payroll processors as evidence of employment terms and compliance.
Specific, itemized tasks the aide will perform, including activities of daily living, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and any allowed medical tasks under state law.
Regular hours, on‑call expectations, shift length, overtime rules, and procedures for schedule changes and coverage of absences.
Pay rate, pay period, overtime calculation, meal and rest break policy, and reimbursement for travel or supplies if applicable.
Clarify whether the aide is an employee or contractor, specify employer withholding responsibilities, and note backup withholding triggers from incorrect TINs.
Patient confidentiality obligations, permitted disclosures, and any required HIPAA business associate agreement language when applicable.
Grounds for termination, notice requirements, final pay rules, and governing law or dispute resolution method.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Order | Employer first | Employee second |
| Authentication | Email plus SMS code for signer verification |
| Notifications | Automatic reminders at 2 and 7 days |
| Retention | Store signed PDF with audit trail |
Choose a platform that supports PDF and DOCX, audit trails, and role‑based signer order for employment contracts.
Ensure the chosen service can export a complete certificate of completion and store signed records securely to meet retention and audit requirements.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA required) | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |