Live-In Caregiver Contract

Employer/Family: [Name] · Caregiver: [Name] · Care Recipient: [Name] · Date: [Date]

1. Duties

Caregiver will provide: [personal care assistance, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation to appointments], for [Care Recipient Name], residing at [Address].

2. Live-In Arrangement

Caregiver will reside at the above address during their employment. [Describe the private living space provided and any house rules.]

3. Schedule and Compensation

Scheduled hours: [Details] · Compensation: [Amount per week/hour], considering the value of room and board provided, consistent with applicable minimum wage law for live-in domestic workers.

4. Time Off

Caregiver is entitled to [Number] hours off per day/week, and [Number] days off per month, during which alternate care arrangements are Employer's responsibility.

5. Emergency Procedures

[Physician contact, hospital preference, and steps Caregiver should take in a medical emergency.]

6. Confidentiality

Caregiver will keep confidential all information about Care Recipient's health, finances, and family matters.

7. Termination

Either party may terminate this arrangement with [Notice Period] notice, except in cases of immediate safety concern.

Employer/Family: ______________________ Date: ____________ Caregiver: ______________________ Date: ____________

*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Live-in domestic workers have specific federal and state wage-and-hour protections (including overtime rules that differ from standard employees) — a family hiring a live-in caregiver directly (not through an agency) takes on real employer obligations, including payroll taxes, that are easy to overlook.*