Family Care is a non-skilled, non technical attendant care service for eligible adults who are functionally limited in performing activities of daily living. Primary Home Care provider agencies have the option of providing these services. Family Care services are provided by an attendant and do not require the supervision of a registered nurse.
Services
- Escort: Attendants accompany clients on trips to obtain medical diagnosis, treatment or both. This service does not include the direct transportation of the client by the attendant.
- Home Management: Assistance with housekeeping activities that support the client’s health and safety, including:
- Changing bed linens
- Housekeeping
- Doing laundry
- Shopping
- Storing purchased items
- Washing dishes
- Personal Care: Help with activities related to the care of the clients physical health, including:
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Routine hair and skin care
- Preparing meals
- Feeding
- Exercising
- Helping with self-administered medication
- Toileting/Transferring/ambulating
