Home Care Services

 

Non-Medical Home Care Services

Non-Medical home care services assist older individuals to live independently in their own home by helping them with the tasks of everyday living. These services are non-medical in nature and are delivered by qualified personnel and are sensitive to the unique needs of the client and community. These services do not require the supervision of a registered nurse and do not require a physician’s order. The tasks to be performed by home care workers are non medical in nature and do not require clinical judgment and may be performed by unlicensed individuals.  Home care services include, but are not limited to:

 

Personal care,

Includes assistance with activities of daily living (ADL), such as bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, mobility assistance, incontinence care, feeding and medication reminding.

 

Homemaking

Includes assistance with house cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, respite and escorts for appointments, errands, shopping and outings.

 

Companionship/Sitting,

Includes non-medical, basic supervision to ensure a client’s safety and well-being.

 

Respite,

Provides assistance and support to primary caregivers.

 

Friendly Reassurance,

Includes making contact with home bound clients.

 

Chores 

Include minor home maintenance and yard work.