Homemaker and companion services provide non-medical, in-home support to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families, focusing on light housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, and errands to help clients live independently. Key duties include cleaning, laundry, shopping, transportation, and social engagement, but they do not provide personal care (bathing, dressing) or medical services. Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) rules.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Light Housekeeping: Cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, changing bed linens, and doing laundry.
• Meal Preparation: Planning and cooking nutritious meals, preparing snacks, and cleaning up the kitchen.
• Companionship: Providing social interaction, engaging in hobbies (puzzles, reading), walking, and providing emotional support to reduce isolation.
• Errands and Transportation: Grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, and driving to appointments or social events.
• Organization and Assistance: Organizing mail, scheduling appointments, and assisting with household organization.
• Safety and Monitoring: Reporting changes in the client’s condition to supervisors, maintaining a safe environment, and providing medication reminders. Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) 

Limitations
Homemaker/companion services are strictly non-medical. They cannot perform tasks such as: hands on duties Family Home Care

• Bathing, showering, or personal grooming
• Administering medication or checking vitals
• Medical care or nursing services Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation for errands and travel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain confidentiality
• Background check and training (often required by state regulations, particularly in Florida) Accountable Home Care +1