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today to arrange for a free in-home conference and assessment! 800-547-2851 Personal care Services n c h u r i H e a l t h c a r e s e r v i c e s I How Could I Do a Background Check? It is always advisable to conduct a back- ground check to verify past employment, check references, and verify credentials that they say they have. Call the past employers that the candi- dates listed as references. Ask: How long was the person employed? Why were their services terminated? Were they dependable? Would you rehire them? If the candidate states they are a certified nurse’s aide (CNA), confirm in which state they hold the certificate. Obtain the certifi- cate number and Social Security number of the candidate and call the state’s Depart- ment of Health to confirm certification. *Note: You will need a signed release from potential employees stating that they agree Friendly Visitors and Telephone Monitoring This service is usually provided on a vol- unteer basis through programs in the community. Often this type of service pro- vides the individual with a social visit from a volunteer interested in helping the disabled or the elderly. Churches, senior centers, or organizations such as the United Way or the local Area Agency on Aging often sponsor such programs. Nutrition Programs Programs such as Meals -On -Wheels MOW) deliver lunchtime and dinnertime meals for homebound individuals. ( Some MOW can accommodate special dietary needs and can provide an addi- tional way to check daily on a secluded individual. Information for these pro- grams can be obtained from local Area Agencies on Aging, senior centers, or churches. The meals may be free or based on a sliding scale, requiring a small fee depending on the financial situation of the individual.