I, (‘APPLICANT’) understand that COMFORT HOMECARE INC will
use information, to obtain one or more consumer reports and/or investigative consumer reports (“Report”) as part of the hiring or
acceptance process. I also understand that if hired or accepted, to the extent permitted by law, COMFORT HOMECARE INC
may obtain further Reports so as to update, renew or extend my employment or contract. I authorize all persons who may have
information relevant to this investigation to disclose it to Esther House and/or their agent. I release and agree to hold harmless all
persons providing such information to COMFORT HOMECARE INC, its officers, directors, employees and agents from
liability on account of such disclosure. I also release and discharge COMFORT HOMECARE INC and its agent and associates
to the full extent permitted by law from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs expenses or any other charge or complaint filed
with any agency arising from retrieving and reporting this information. I hereby further authorize that a photocopy of this
authorization may be considered as valid as the original. I understand COMFORT HOMECARE INC investigation may include
obtaining information regarding my credit background, bankruptcies, lawsuits, judgments, paid tax liens, unlawful detainer actions,
failure to pay spousal or child support, accounts placed for collection, character, general reputation, personal characteristics and
standard of living, driving record and criminal record, subject to any limitations imposed by applicable federal and state law. I
understand such information may be obtained through direct or indirect contact with former employers, schools, financial institutions,
landlords and public agencies or other persons who may have such knowledge. If an investigative consumer report is being requested,
I understand such information may be obtained through any means, including but not limited to personal interviews with my
acquaintances and/or associates or with others whom I am acquainted. I also authorize the National Personnel Records Center, or other
custodian of my military service record, to release to COMFORT HOMECARE INC, the following information and/or copies
of documents from my military service record: 00214, service record, and any disciplinary records
I understand if COMFORT HOMECARE INC makes a conditional decision to disqualify me based on all or in part on my
Report, I must be notified by COMFORT HOMECARE INC seven business days of their receipt of the Report. I hereby
consent to this investigation and authorize COMFORT HOMECARE INC to proceed to my background. In order to verify my
identity for the purposes of Report preparation, I am voluntarily releasing my date of birth, social security number and the other
information and fully understand that all employment decisions are based on legitimate non-discriminatory reasons. Additionally, I
make this authorization to be valid for as long as I am an applicant, employee, or contractor with COMFORT HOMECARE
INC
The name, address and telephone number of the consumer reporting agency designated to handle inquiries regarding the investigative
consumer report is: ADP | 301 Remington Street, Fort Collins, CO, 80524, and can be reached by phone at 800- 367-5933 or online at
www.adpselect.com
By signing below, I acknowledge receipt of the attached summary of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and, as required
by law, and any related state summary of rights.
Disclosure
As an applicant for employment, Independent Contractor or a current employee of COMFORT
HOMECARE INC you are a consumer with rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. When any of the
following circumstances exist, COMFORT HOMECARE INC may choose to obtain and use
information contained in either a consumer report and/ or investigative consumer report from a
consumer reporting agency about you: (1) when considering your application for employment, (2) when
making a decision whether to offer you a contract or employment, (3) when deciding whether to
continue your Independent Contract or continue your employment (if you are hired), or (4) when
making other contract-related or employment-related decisions directly affecting you.
For explanation purposes, a “consumer reporting agency” is a person or business which, for monetary
fees, dues, or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly assembles or evaluates consumer credit
information or other information on consumers for the purpose of furnishing consumer reports for
others, such as COMFORT HOMECARE INC
A “consumer report” means any written, oral or other communication of any information by a
consumer reporting agency bearing on your credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity,
character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living which is used or expected to
be used or collected in whole or in part for the purpose of serving as a factor in establishing your
eligibility for employment or contract purposes.
An “investigative consumer report” means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information
on your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through
personal interviews with your neighbors, friends, associates or others with whom you are acquainted or
who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information.
An investigative consumer report may be requested by the employer. You may request, in writing
within a reasonable time, additional disclosures regarding the nature and scope of the investigation
requested as well as a written summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Authorization By signing below, I,, hereby voluntarily authorize
COMFORT HOMECARE INC to obtain either a consumer report or an investigative consumer report
about me from a consumer reporting agency and to consider this information when making decisions
regarding my contract eligibility or employment at COMFORT HOMECARE INC. I understand that I
have rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, including the rights discussed above.
With constant flow of personal, confidential information pertaining to the people receiving services at
COMFORT HOMECARE INC. This information needs to be passed to providers so that they can be better
equipped to serve that individual. With this knowledge, we have a great responsibility to respect and maintain
confidentiality about these personal matters.
Information should be shared only with people who are directly involved with the person receiving services.
This includes the Interdisciplinary Team, health care professionals, and the day program employees serving
this person. To share the information with others may violate confidentiality.
People with developmental disabilities may not have the skill or intellectual capacity to defend themselves if
they do not agree with or believe what is said about them. so please be sensitive to anything that can
undermine hard-earned dignity for the people receiving services at COMFORT HOMECARE INC.
I have read, understand, and have had any questions regarding the above information answered.