Homemaker, Personal Assistants, Caregivers in Florida have a specific duties and responsibilities as Outlined by FL Administrative Code. 

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Pursuant to Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), 59A-8.0095 (12)(a) and (b) Homemakers and Companions:

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(A) The Homemaker shall:

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1. Maintain the home in an optimum state of cleanliness and safety depending upon the client’s and the caregiver’s resources;

2. Perform the functions generally undertaken by the customary homemaker, including such duties as preparation of meals, laundry, shopping, household chores, and care of children;

3. Perform casual, cosmetic assistance, such as brushing the client’s hair and assisting with make-up, filing and polishing nails but not clipping nails;

4. Stablize the client when walking, as needed, by holding the client’s arm or hand;

5. Report to the appropriate supervisor any incidents or problems related to his work or to the caregiver;

6. Report any unusual incidents or changes in the client’s behavior to the case manager; and,

7. Maintain appropriate work records.

8. If requested by the client or his responsible party, the homemaker may verbally remind the client that it is time to for the client to take his or her medicine.

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(B) The companion shall:

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1. Provide companionship for the client;

2. Accompanying the client to doctors appointments, recreational outings, or shopping;

3. Provide light housekeeping tasks such as preparation of a meal or laundering the client’s personal garments;

4. Perform casual, cosmetic assistance, such as brushing the client’s hair and assisting with make-up, filing and polishing nails but not clipping nails;

5. Stabilize the client when walking, as needed, by holding the client’s arm or hand;

6. Maintain a chronological written record of services; and,

7. Report any unusual incidents or changes in the patient’s behavior to the case manager.

8. If requested by the client or his responsible party, the companion may verbally remind the client that it is time for the client to take his or her medicine.