Companions and Homemakers

CareTeam is not just about healthcare. We also have a great staff of companions and homemakers who are available to help with household chores. To give you a better idea of what our Companionship and Assistance (“Homemaking”) services include, here is a little more detail:

Companionship Services

Companion services are designed to help those individuals who need or want watchful oversight, companionship, transportation, or accompaniment to events and appointments. Companion services may include:

Assistance in preparing for outings
Transportation and/or accompaniment to medical, dental, social, or business appointments
Transportation or accompaniment to church functions
Visits with friends and neighbors
Accompaniment to a movie, restaurant, or shopping
Letter writing
Game/card playing
Reading
General conversation and companionship

Homemaking Services

Homemaking services include tasks necessary for the upkeep and cleanliness of the home. These tasks include:

Meal Planning – planning and preparation, grocery shopping, monitoring diet and food intake, preparing future meals, and cleanup
Errands – picking up prescriptions, gathering the mail, general shopping, etc.
Pet Care – walking, feeding, and basic grooming
Light housekeeping – assistance with laundry, changing linens, taking out trash, dusting, vacuuming, sweep/mopping, caring for houseplants, general cleaning.
Bill Pay – assistance with paying bills

Keep in mind, you can mix and match services to create the perfect schedule for you or your loved one! Homemaking services can be combined with other CareTeam services, such as companionship, personal care, medication reminders, and skilled nursing services.