Become a Paid Family Caregiver
Medicaid may cover the cost through your state’s structured family care options. Apply today to see if you qualify!
- Get paid to care for family
- Flexible, at-home schedule
- Full support from our team
What’s Included in Family Caregiving?
While family caregivers do not provide medical services, they assist with many
essential day-to-day needs.
While family caregivers do not provide medical services, they assist with many essential day-to-day needs.
Care for your Family Member -
and Get Paid
In some states, there’s an option for people to get care from someone they already trust—like a family member or close friend. It’s a great way for your loved one to stay at home, in a place they know and feel comfortable, while being looked after by someone who really gets them.
Unlike conventional caregiving services, these programs empower the care recipient to select their caregiver, maintain control over their schedule, and receive support tailored to their needs. At the same time, the family caregiver is compensated for the valuable care they provide.
Mobility Assistance
Help with walking, transferring, and moving safely around the home to reduce fall risk and support independence.
Bathing and Dressing
Gentle assistance with bathing, grooming, and getting dressed to ensure comfort, cleanliness, and dignity.
Personal Hygiene
Support with daily hygiene routines like oral care, hair care, and toileting to promote health and well-being.
Medication Reminders
Non-clinical reminders to help clients take medications on time, as directed by their healthcare provider.
Light Housekeeping
Tidying up living spaces, washing dishes, and maintaining a clean, safe home environment.
Laundry
Assistance with washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothing and linens as needed.
Meal Prep
Preparing simple, nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs and preferences.
Companionship
Engaging in conversation, shared activities, and presence to ease loneliness and support emotional well-being.
Why Choose a Family Caregiver
When care comes from someone you know, it just feels different — more natural, more comfortable. At Attend Home Care, we believe loved ones shouldn’t have to rely on outside help simply because there’s no other option. Family caregiving provides the ability to care for loved ones in a real, meaningful way that works for everyone.
Familiar
Care
There’s unmatched comfort in receiving care from someone you already know. Family caregivers offer warmth, emotional connection, and trust, making home care feel natural and reassuring. This familiar presence also helps preserve dignity, as care feels more familial and less clinical.
Supportive Stability
Unlike traditional home care models with rotating aides and shifting schedules, family caregiving provides steady, reliable support. The consistency of having the same person day after day leads to stronger routines, fewer disruptions, and a deeper understanding of your loved one’s needs.