Handling paycheck/taxes for an in-home caregiver?

I am about to hire an in-home nurse to help with the care of my mother. As I understand it, I (and/or my mom) will be the nurse's employer, so I'll need to have the paycheck/taxes issue taken care of.

Friends have suggested using an accountant, a pay service, or pay software. If anyone has had any experience with this, please let me know which option you would recommend.

Thanks for any input.

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