Since you do not provide the care in your own home, it's highly probable you are a W-2 employee of those who pay you, and it's possible no one has a choice in this.
The general rule is that an individual is an independent contractor if the payer has the right to control or direct only the result of the work, not what will be done and how it will be done. Small businesses should consider all evidence of the degree of control and independence in the employer/worker relationship. Whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee depends on the facts in each situation.
For an understanding of this, see <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/understanding-employee-vs-contractor-designation">https://www.irs.gov/n...>
You may also need to make those who pay you aware of this also.
