Homemaker

Services that help a person manage general cleaning and household activities. There are three homemaker services:

• Homemaker/cleaning

• Homemaker/home management

• Homemaker/assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).

All homemaker providers may monitor the person’s wellbeing while in the home, including home safety.

CLEANING

Homemaker/cleaning services include light housekeeping tasks. Homemaker/cleaning providers deliver home cleaning and laundry services. The recipient is responsible for the cost and purchase of supplies.

HOME MANAGEMENT

Homemaker/home management providers deliver home cleaning services and, while onsite, provide assistance with home management activities as needed. Home management activities may include assistance with:

• Arranging for transportation

• Laundry

• Meal preparation

• Shopping for food, clothing and household supplies

• Simple household repairs.