Compensation
Pay Rates & Wage Increases
Pay rates and wage increases each year are the same for everyone sharing a role. The variation in pay between employees comes from:- Shift premiums for weekends, short visits or complex care
- Time in service targets to increase pension contributions
- Seniority targets to increase paid time off
- Bonuses based on earnings and performance
- Caregiver HCA $26.00
- Nurse LPN $41.20
- Nurse RN $53.00
- Weekend premium for visits required between 4pm Friday to 4pm Sunday. Self-scheduled visits do not qualify for this premium.
- Complex premium for work in a smokey environment, high behavioral risk
- Short premium for hourly visits less than 2 hours long. Does not apply to Per visit appointments.
- Bonuses are paid on December 6th each year, which is Pay Period 23.
- Bonuses vary from year to year and they are not guaranteed.
Pro-tip: Premiums, Benefits and Pension can easily provide 15-30% in added compensation.