Homemakers
Homemakers assist individuals and families by managing household tasks that help maintain a clean, safe, and organized living environment. Their duties often include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and sometimes light caregiving or companionship for elderly or disabled clients. By taking care of these daily responsibilities, hired homemakers allow their clients to focus on other aspects of their lives, offering both practical support and peace of mind. Homemakers are not medically trained and cannot render first aid, nor are they CPR certified.
Homemakers Typically Do the Following:
Provide basic help with activities of daily living (ADL) outside of personal care" should be the first bullet point.
Meal planning
Grocery shopping
Meal preparation, including storing leftovers
Transportation to/from appointments and escorting the senior throughout the process
Light housekeeping
Laundry and linen services, including stripping and washing linens weekly or as otherwise arranged
Running errands with or on behalf of the client