CNA interested in private duty care

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I am a student in an ADN program and a CNA. I haven't worked as a CNA before but I am interested in providing private duty care but had some questions.

If you provide private duty care how do you do taxes? I assume it is considered a medical cost to have a private sitter and thus tax deductable for the person being taken care of. Also, what is the range of pay? I am located in central Kentucky. I also want to get to cover my rear. Any ideas for an aprox. cost?

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I've worked private duty through registries and they take out taxes. NSO Nurses service Organization has . $ depends on the state. The couple of cases I've done by word of mouth pay me $15/hr, but I'm in so. California.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

If you are interested in providing private duty care, find an agency that will send you on private duty assignments. This is, in my honest opinion, the best way to break into the industry. The agency will pay you an hourly rate and, in some cases, deduct payroll taxes from your paychecks.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

Would an agency take someone with no experience?

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Specializes in Home Health, Education.

I've been with my agencies/registries since October and they took me with no nursing experience as a new LPN, although I did have experience as a CNA. These facilities do not take out taxes, you work as an independent contractor. However, there are many things that you can write off of your taxes (insurance, mileage, uniforms, vital sign equipment) that lessen the amount you have to pay to Uncle Sam at the end of the year. As for , mine was only 58 dollars that lasts for an entire year. I enjoy private duty and I get alot of cases due to the fact that I have a LPN and CNA license. It offers alot of flexibility, perfect for someone attending school.

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