Stop Losing Revenue to Empty Shifts

When a caregiver calls out, tecbu automatically finds a qualified replacement from your own staff — via SMS — in under 15 minutes.

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98%
SMS open rate
<15 min
Average time to fill
$0
Upfront cost

The Phone Tree Is Costing You Thousands

2-3 Hours Per Callout

Your coordinator spends half their day calling down a list. Most caregivers don't pick up.

$1,200+ Lost Per Unfilled Shift

Every hour a shift stays empty, you lose revenue — and risk losing the client.

Caregiver Burnout & Turnover

Staff who constantly get pulled for last-minute coverage burn out faster. Turnover hits 80%.

9:41

tecbu

Open shift today 2-10 PM in San Antonio. Reply YES to claim.

9:38 AM

YES

9:39 AM

✓ Shift confirmed!

You're scheduled. Details below.

Shifts Filled in 3 Steps

1

Caregiver Calls Out

A caregiver can't make their shift. Your admin marks it open in tecbu — or the caregiver texts in directly.

2

SMS Goes Out Instantly

tecbu identifies every qualified, available caregiver and sends them a text. No app download needed. No phone calls.

3

First to Reply Wins

The first caregiver to reply YES claims the shift. Everyone else gets notified it's filled. Done.

Your coordinator's time? Zero. Your shift? Covered.

The Numbers Don't Lie

94%
Fill rate with automated scheduling
vs 68% with manual phone trees
75-80%
Annual caregiver turnover
The #1 cost driver in home care
$187,200
Revenue lost per year
From unfilled shifts at a mid-size agency
43x
Return on investment
For every dollar spent on automated shift coverage
Sources: HCAOA/Activated Insights 2024 Benchmark, ClearDesk Research, PHI National

Built for Home Care, Not Hospitals

Most shift-filling tools are built for hospitals and nursing facilities. tecbu is designed specifically for agencies that send caregivers to clients' homes — where logistics, proximity, and credentials matter.

SMS-First

98% of texts get read. No app download. Works on every phone.

HIPAA-Compliant

Client details are only shared after a caregiver confirms. Two-stage disclosure by design.

Your Staff, Your Control

Fills shifts from your own caregiver pool. No gig workers. No classification risk.

Under 15 Minutes

From callout to confirmed replacement. What used to take 3 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

See tecbu Fill a Shift — Live

Book a 20-minute demo. We'll trigger a real callout, send real texts, and fill a shift in front of you.

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