Homemaker Services

Homemaking helps a person manage general cleaning and household activities. There are three types of homemaking 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.

Homemaker/cleaning

Homemaker/cleaning services include light cleaning tasks. Homemaker/cleaning providers deliver home cleaning and laundry services. The recipient is responsible for the cost and purchase of supplies. Light cleaning tasks may include assistance with:

  • Dusting

  • Vacuuming

  • Dishes

  • Organizing

Homemaker/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

  • Meal preparation

  • Shopping for food, clothing and household supplies

  • Simple household repairs

Homemaker services and assistance with activities of daily living

Homemaker services and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) provide essential support for individuals who may have difficulty managing daily tasks. Activities of daily living may include assistance with:

  • Eating

  • Grooming

  • Ambulating

““No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.””
— Aesop