Question: What is a home care worker?

Answer: Home care workers are those who, in or about a private home, provide personal care services to people who have functional disabilities, or those who are ill, elderly, or otherwise vulnerable, helping them perform “activities of daily living”, such as eating, bathing and, getting dressed.

Question: Do I need to have a degree or certification?

Answer: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.  We offer training and allow employees to work while working on obtaining their credentials with the Department of Health.

Question: Are benefits available?

Answer: Yes.  Benefits are available. 

Question: Do I need a driver’s license?

Answer: A driver’s license is not required, but recommended. An identification card is required if a driver’s license is not available.

Question: How much do home care workers make per hour?

Answer: This will differ depending on experience.

Question: What is the difference between home care, home health care, and private duty home care?

Answer: Home care falls into two main categories: custodial care and medical home care. Custodial care supports seniors and individuals with disabilities by helping with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing and dressing, as well as instrumental activities (IADLs) such as housekeeping, meals, and errands. Most clients at Beneficial, now Family Resource Home Care need help with both. Medical home care, or home health care, is provided by licensed professionals and includes skilled services like wound care, IV therapy, and physical or occupational therapy. Private duty home care refers to how services are paid for—typically out-of-pocket or through long-term care insurance, not Medicare.