Home Making

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.