Unskilled / Supportive (Non-Medical) Services
Unskilled services, sometimes called “home care,” “personal care,” or “custodial care,” are supportive services that do not require a licensed medical professional. These services help address daily living needs and enhance quality of life
1
Personal Attendant / Personal Care Aide
Assist with personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, oral care), toileting, dressing, mobility, transferring (with safety), incontinence care, and assistance with eating / feeding (non-medical).
2
Homemaker Aide
Support with household tasks such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, dishwashing, making beds, changing linens, grocery shopping, errands, and general household maintenance.
3
Companion Care Aide / Companion
Offer emotional support, social interaction, conversation, reading, watching over clients, reminders, escorting to appointments, light supervision, and companionship to reduce isolation.
4
Live-In Aide
Provide continuous presence in the home (overnight / 24-hour shift) to assist with personal care, safety monitoring, companionship, and non-medical support. The live-in aide is typically present overnight and may sleep when possible but must be available to assist as needed.
