Definition & Services: Homemaker and Companion Services (HCS) provide non-medical support to adult clients. These services include assistance with daily living activities such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, shopping, and other household management tasks. The services are intended to support the client’s ability to live independently in their own home.
- Licensing Requirements:
- AHCA Licensing: HCS providers must be licensed by AHCA to operate in Florida.
- Non-Medical Services: The HCS license strictly prohibits the provision of any medical or health-related services. The focus is on companionship and homemaking, which do not require professional medical training.
- Staffing Requirements: HCS staff do not need medical training or certification but must pass background checks and meet other state requirements for working with vulnerable populations.
- Regulation & Oversight: HCS providers are regulated to ensure they do not provide unauthorized medical care and must comply with state standards for service delivery.
