Head Hunter vs. Staffing: What’s the Right Model for Your Next Home Health Care Scheduler?
Hiring a home health care scheduler can make or break your agency’s operations. It’s one of those roles that lives behind the scenes but touches everything—care coordination, staff morale, patient satisfaction, and even compliance. So when it’s time to hire a new scheduler, the question isn’t just who—it’s also how.
Do you go the headhunter route with Hey Foster? Or take the fully-managed approach through HireHomeHealthSchedulers.com?
Let’s break down the pros and cons of both models, and help you decide which fits your agency best.
The Two Paths: A Quick Overview
Hey Foster is a headhunting agency. We help you find and hire your own offshore scheduler—typically in the Philippines—with a one-time placement fee. You manage them directly. We step out after the hire, but offer a 6-month free replacement if anything goes sideways.
Hire Home Health Schedulers is a fully-managed staffing solution. You pay a flat monthly fee ($2,500/month), and we handle everything—recruiting, vetting, onboarding, payroll, compliance, and ongoing performance oversight. It’s hands-off and built for speed.
Both models work. It just depends on what kind of help you need.
When to Use Hey Foster (The Headhunter Model)
If you’re looking to build internal capacity and don’t want ongoing staffing fees, Hey Foster might be the better fit.
✅ Pros:
You Own the Hire: You pay once, and they’re yours. No monthly markup.
Higher Long-Term ROI: Especially if you plan to keep the scheduler for 6+ months.
More Control: You manage their hours, tools, processes, and training directly.
Fast Hiring, Not Forever Fees: Most clients receive 2–3 top candidates within 2–3 weeks.
❗️Considerations:
You Do the Managing: If they ghost or underperform, you’ll need to step in (though we offer a 6-month Right Match Promise).
You Handle Payroll: Many clients use tools like Deel or Remote to manage overseas payments and compliance.
You’ll Need Systems in Place: This model works best for agencies that already have clear workflows and onboarding in place.
👉 Learn more about this option: Hire through Hey Foster
When to Use HireHomeHealthSchedulers.com (The Staffing Model)
If you’re overwhelmed with hiring, or you’ve had schedulers quit mid-week without warning, the staffing model offers peace of mind.
✅ Pros:
Completely Done-for-You: We handle recruitment, screening, background checks, and HR tasks.
Guaranteed Continuity: If someone quits, we replace them—fast.
Onboarding Included: We help get them trained and aligned with your tools and timezone.
Great for New Agencies: No infrastructure? No problem. We make it simple to scale.
❗️Considerations:
Ongoing Monthly Fee: $2,500/month includes everything—but you don’t own the hire.
Less Flexibility: If you want to promote or relocate a staffer, HHHS needs to coordinate.
Staffing vs Ownership: This is more like renting talent than owning it.
👉 Check out this option: Hire through HireHomeHealthSchedulers.com
Still Deciding? Here’s a Quick Comparison Chart:
| Feature | Hey Foster (Headhunter) | HireHomeHealthSchedulers (Staffing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Structure | One-time $4500 fee | $2,500/month |
| You Own the Hire | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| We Manage Ongoing HR/Admin | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Ideal For | Agencies with strong ops | Agencies that need speed & support |
| Replacement Guarantee | ✅ 6 months | ✅ Included anytime |
| Time to Start | ~2–3 weeks | ~1 week |
So… Headhunter or Staffing?
Here’s our honest take:
If you’ve already hired offshore before and want full control over your team, Hey Foster will save you money long-term.
If this is your first time hiring offshore—or you’ve had bad luck keeping people in this role—HireHomeHealthSchedulers.com is the safer, simpler option.
Both paths will get you a top-tier scheduler in the Philippines, fluent in English and aligned with your agency’s needs.
Final Thoughts
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for hiring your next home health care scheduler. But there is a right fit for you.
Want full ownership and long-term ROI? Hire through Hey Foster.
Want a done-for-you, low-hassle solution? Hire through HireHomeHealthSchedulers.com.
Still unsure? Start a conversation—we’ll help you decide which model is right for your agency.