Services

Home Help services are available to clients who require hands-on assistance with one or more of the following tasks:

Bathing is defined as helping the client in shampoo and dry the hair and clean the body or parts of the body using a tub, shower, or sponge bath; including getting a basin of water, managing faucets, soaping, rinsing, and drying.

Dressing is defined as helping the client in put on and take off of garments; fastening and unfastening garments & undergarments, assisting with special devices such as back or leg braces, elastic stockings or garments, and artificial limbs or splints.

Eating & Feeding is defined as helping the client with the use of eating utensils, cups & glasses, getting food and/or drinks into the mouth, cutting up or manipulating food on a plate, helping with the swallowing of foods and liquids, and cleaning face and hands after a meal.

Grooming is defined as helping the client with maintaining personal hygiene and keeping a neat appearance; including the combing or brushing of hair; brushing or cleaning of teeth, shaving face and body, and also fingernail & toenail care.

Mobility is defined as helping the client walk or move around inside their living area, change locations in a room, assist with stairs, or maneuvering around pets, or obstacles including uneven floors.

Toileting is defined as helping the client on & off the toilet, commode or bedpan; emptying commode, bedpan, or urinal; managing clothing, wiping and cleaning body after toileting, cleaning ostomy, and/or catheter tubes/receptacles, applying diapers and disposable pads. It’s also stated toileting may include catheter, ostomy, or bowel programs.

Transferring is defined as helping the client move from one sitting or lying position to another. Assistance from the bed or wheelchair to the sofa, coming to a standing position, and/or repositioning to prevent skin breakdown.

Clients receiving assistance with activities of daily living may also receive assistance with one or more of the following: 

Laundry defined as helping the client gain access to machines; sorting laundry; manipulating soap containers; reaching into the machine for laundry; operating the machine controls; hanging laundry to dry; and folding and putting away laundry. 

Light Housework is defined helping the client sweep, vacuum and wash floors; washing kitchen counters and sinks; cleaning the bathroom; changing bed linens; taking out garbage; dusting; cleaning the stove top; and cleaning the refrigerator.

Meal Preparation or Clean-Up is defined as helping the client plan meals; wash, peel, slice, and mix ingredients; open packages and cans; lift pots and pans; reheat food; cook; safely

operate the stove; set the table; serve the meal; and wash, dry, and put away

dishes.

Shopping is defined as helping the client compile a list; manage a cart or basket; identify items needed; transfer items to the home and put them away; and phone in and pick up prescriptions. Limited to brief, occasional trips in the local area to shop for food, medical necessities, and household items required specifically for the health and maintenance of the client.

Taking Medications is defined as helping the client taking prescribed or over-the-counter medications. 

Home Help services may also cover the following specialized tasks that a client's condition or diagnosis may require: