Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Training & development
Service Description:
Home-making services are designed to assist the client in maintaining a clean, safe, and livable home environment. Services include light and heavy housekeeping duties, organization, and home upkeep tasks. For Armando, the focus will be on deep cleaning and decluttering due to safety concerns related to hoarding tendencies.
Objective of Care:
To restore and maintain a safe, sanitary, and functional living space
To support Armando’s independence and improve his quality of life
To reduce environmental risks associated with hoarding behavior
To promote a sustainable routine for ongoing home maintenance
Client Needs / Support Areas:
Armando has been assessed as requiring assistance in the following areas:
Light Housekeeping:
Dusting, sweeping, vacuuming
Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
Laundry and surface cleaning
Heavy Housekeeping:
Deep cleaning (including under furniture/appliances if safe to do so)
Removal of accumulated clutter
Garbage removal and odor control
Organizational Support:
Decluttering and organizing personal items
Identifying and removing unsafe or unsanitary materials
Encouragement and participation in maintaining an orderly space
Expected Outcomes:
Home environment is significantly cleaner, safer, and more functional
Reduction in hoarding-related clutter and associated risks
Client actively participates in cleaning and maintenance as able
Improved mental and physical well-being due to cleaner living space
Sustainable routines are introduced to maintain cleanliness
Notes:
Services will be delivered with flexible scheduling, tailored weekly in collaboration with Armando and the assigned homecare worker.
The provider should approach decluttering tasks with sensitivity, using non-judgmental language and promoting client choice wherever possible.
High-risk areas (e.g., blocked exits, unsanitary items) should be prioritized.
Coordination with case manager and/or mental health support staff is encouraged if concerns arise.
Progress should be documented weekly, noting challenges, completed tasks, and changes in environment or client participation.