Services
Homemaker Service
Includes assisting an elderly person or a younger adult living with chronic illness or disability with household management activities. Assistance with household tasks is according to a plan developed by the client and CFS program director. See "What are the roles of homemakers and companions?
Adult In-Home Care
Care and companionship for those who are in need of more extensive assistance. (Eligibility for this program is determined by the NH State Division of Elderly and Adult Services 668-2330)
Big Chore
A one-time deep cleaning of the client’s home to make their home environment a place that we can safely serve the client. This service usually requires more than one provider and may include, but is not limited to: removal of spoiled food, broken lamps, frayed electric cords, broken furniture, expired medications, clothing on floors, chairs and tub, elimination of clutter in front of exit door, washing walls and woodwork, and cleaning and replacing bed linen.
Reach
Care provided to young families coping with serious illness of a parent of child. Experienced homemakers provide support to assist the family to maintain their maximum level of functioning. Services may include assistance with or teaching household management and parenting skills play with the non-ill children as well as light house cleaning and meal preparation to support the family’s ability to cope with the illness. REACH is funded entirely by designated donations raised for this purpose.
Nursing and Personal Care Providers
The CFS Home Care program includes nursing services provided by Licensed Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Service Providers. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the CFS nursing and personal care staff helps individuals to maintain their independence by assisting with essential functions such as showering and shampooing, skin care, toileting and mobility. Staff is trained to protect client rights and help clients with communication skills, safety, infection control and supervision of self-administration of medications.
