5-011.02 Homemaker Definitions

473 NAC 5-011.02

Homemaker Service for Adults: In-home instruction provided by a trained homemaker to aged and disabled clients. The homemaker provides service based upon the worker's evaluation of need.

Homemaker Service for Adults provides learning experiences for clients and involves the performance of tasks by a homemaker for instruction only.

Homemaker Tasks: The worker and the homemaker shall work together to identify the client's areas of inadequate functioning in -

1. Organization of household activities and time management;

2. Management, maintenance, arrangement, cleaning, and care of home appliances, equipment, eating utensils, furniture, and supplies;

3. Obtaining, storing, planning, preparing, and serving nutritious food for self or family (including any necessary special diets);

4. Management, supervision, training, and proper care of infants, children, or incapacitated family members;

5. Obtaining and properly caring for clothing, household supplies, and sundry needs of self or family (including laundry tasks of sorting, carrying, washing, drying, and ironing);

6. Maintenance of sanitation within the home;

7. Maintenance of personal hygiene and health practices for self and family members, if applicable;

8. Obtaining any necessary medical care and treatment;

9. Management and proper use of income and resources; and

10. Maintaining proper relationships and communication with family members.