Homemaker Services
Homemaker Services range from light household cleaning and laundry to assistance with home management and activities of daily living. Home Management includes:
- Meal prep
- Shopping for food, clothes and supplies
- Simple household repairs
- Arranging for transportation
Homemaker Services are available under various payment options, including Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services (waiver programs) and private pay.
HOMEMAKER SERVICES FAQ
1) What is the difference between Basic Homemaker Services and 245D licensed Homemaker?
Basic Homemaker Services are not a 245D licensed service, and they allow for a staff person to assist with cleaning and laundry.
There are two types of 245D licensed Homemaker Services:
- Homemaker/Home Management Services allow for a staff person to assist with cleaning; laundry; meal prep; shopping for food, clothes and supplies; simple household repair; and arranging for transportation.
- Homemaker/Assistance with ADLs allows for a staff person to assist with cleaning, laundry, and assistance with some physical care.
2) Is there a different hiring process for Basic Homemaker and 245D licensed Homemaker Services?
Yes. While all WECARE4U Homemaker employees must complete a WECARE4U employee application and pass a state required background check, only Homemakers working under the 245D license are required to complete an additional 245D Employee Training Packet.
3) How does a person qualify for Homemaker Services on a Waiver?
There are two scenarios where a person may qualify for Waivered Homemaker Services:
- The person is unable to manage the general cleaning and household activities of their own home.
- The Primary Caregiver(s) who is regularly responsible for these activities is unable to manage them or is temporarily absent.