Getting Paid as a Helper with HomeWork Solutions

How caregivers get paid on Herewith

On Herewith you get paid directly by your clients. They are your employers, Herewith provides a simple way for you to get paid by your clients through direct deposit, managed by Stripe. Learn more about how to set up your payment preferences as a Helper.

How often do caregivers get paid on Herewith?

You’ll receive same-day payments from clients who book you for one-time tasks.

If you get hired for ongoing care, either part-time or full-time, payroll runs automatically on a weekly basis.

• Your work week runs from Saturday 12:00 AM PST to Friday 11:59 PM PST
• Track your hours throughout the week under the Bookings tab:
  • View hours worked and submit corrections if needed
• All undisputed and corrected hours will be automatically submitted for payment on Mondays at 9:00 AM PST
• Your payment will be available in your account the following Friday in the account you added through HomeWork Solutions

Guide to HomeWork Solutions payment for part-time and full-time Helpers

If you get hired for a part-time or full time Helper job on Herewith, your client has a choice in how to pay you. They can opt to use a payroll service, HomeWork Solutions, or they can pay you via Stripe. You can manage your payment preferences for Stripe on your Helper app.

Most of the time on Herewith, your clients will pay you via Stripe. However, some clients may opt to use a payroll service called HomeWork Solutions. This helps them keep track of the taxes they need to pay as your employer.

For Helpers whose clients use HomeWork Solutions:

When you get hired, you’ll follow prompts to add a bank account for your direct deposit. Your direct deposit checks will be from HomeWork Solutions, on behalf of your employer.

For one-time task bookings paid with Stripe:

If you only work one-time tasks, HomeWork Solutions doesn’t apply to you.

How do I know if my client uses HomeWork Solutions?

After you accept a job offer, we’ll automatically check to see if your client has chosen to use HomeWork Solutions. If they did, you’ll get a pop-up asking you to fill out some information about your employment and where you’d like your paychecks deposited.

How to set up direct deposit with HomeWork Solutions:

You’ll get a pop-up message asking you to finalize your payment preferences and employment info. It shouldn’t take more than a few minutes.

1. First you’ll see a summary of your hiring details. Tap Next
2. Type in your name, contact info, Social Security number, and address. Please note that Herewith does not save your SSN. It is securely sent to HomeWork Solutions for processing your employment.
3. Next you’ll add your tax filing info. Tap Next
4. Last, choose where your paychecks will be deposited: Add your bank name, routing number, account number, and account type. Tap Next
5. Finally, review your info and tap Submit

More resources on getting paid as a caregiver:

• How to Get Paid for In-Home Senior Care Jobs on Herewith
• How to Create a Strong Helper Profile for Applying to Senior Care Jobs
• Clocking in for Work as a Helper: A Quick Guide
• How to Access Your Helper Account Info on Herewith