Personal Care Homemaker

A Personal Care Homemaker (PCHM) is recognized as a responsible individual who has been certified (certified nurse aide acceptable) and trained to provide personal care and those supportive services which are necessary to maintain a disabled or dependent person safely and comfortably within the home setting.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Assist with bathing, skin care, foot care and dressing with grooming.
  • A supportive service to assist with activities of daily living.
  • Continence management may be provided including assistance with the use of the toilet and/or commode.
  • Assistance with transfers as required by care plan.
  • Assistance with an ambulation program as specified by care plan.
  • Assistance with nutrition and medication reminders.