Orientation Instructions

Dear Caregiver,

It was a pleasure meeting you in person, and congratulations on a successful interview process.  We look forward to you joining the FirstLight team!

For your orientation date, please bring the following:

• If you want direct deposit: Bank account information: bank name, type (checking or savings), account #, routing # and a voided check
• Your cellphone so you can clock in and out and get a preview of the Caregiver portal

You’ll be filling out the following tax forms, and to save time I recommend you figure out (with your significant other if necessary) your filing status and # of allowance beforehand (we are not allowed to give you advice on how to fill out the forms):

• Federal W-4 (click here to see the 2018 form)
  • Filing status: You have to choose Single, Married or Married but withholding at a higher rate
  • # of allowances — which you can figure out using the worksheet on pages 3-4 in the W-4 form (the more allowances, the less money goes to taxes each paycheck — but you may end up owing money when you file taxes)
  • If you really like details (or you’re a nerd/geek/numbers person), here’s a calculator to help you with some recommendations — and another one here
• California EDD (click here to see the 2018 form)
  • Filing Status: you have to choose (A) Single or Married (with two or more incomes, (B) Married (one income), or (C) Head of Household
  • # of allowances — which you can figure out using the worksheet on pages 3-4 in the W-4 form (the more allowances, the less money goes to taxes each paycheck — but you may end up owing money when you file taxes)

A few other notes:

• We have FREE COFFEE so you don’t have to bring Starbucks unless you want to
• We’ll have some snacks and a light lunch as well
• We will be taking a picture of you (your face) for your name badge — in case you want to “prepare”

Please make sure you have completed any outstanding items before orientation.  I will let you know if anything comes up regarding your reference checks.

Please let me know if you have any questions, and we’ll see you soon!

P.S. If for any reason you’re unable to keep the appointment, please kindly send us an email, call me or text me!  Thank you for your courtesy!