In-Home Care in Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland

In-home care, also known as home care, is non-medical care or assistance to help a senior or adult with special needs live safely and comfortably in their own home.

In-home care in the DMV Area: An overview

For many reasons, people find that they need help looking after themselves or their home and require assistance from outside providers for continued independence and safety. In-home care can be the answer for a range of situations from a person just needing a little extra help with housework to full-shift 24-hour care of an adult confined to bed. It can give companionship and socialization to a senior living alone or provide respite care so a primary family caregiver can have a much-needed break.
In-home care can also be referred to as senior care, assistive care, domiciliary care, or private-duty care.

Who needs in-home care?

There can be many reasons a person needs in-home care. As people get older, a number of age-related conditions can make the everyday tasks of looking after themselves and their home increasingly difficult and tiring. Decreased mobility and reduced vision can make living at home unsafe and place the person at risk of falls and other injuries. Mental or physical disability and chronic conditions such as cognitive decline, heart conditions, breathing difficulties, Parkinson's disease, and arthritis also increase the need for extra help and support. In addition, many adults temporarily require some degree of in-home care after surgery or following discharge from hospital. In the US, over 12 million people currently use professional home care services.

Recognizing when an older adult needs help at home.

The signs a senior loved one needs assistance at home can be obvious or they can appear gradually over time. After a lifetime of independence, it is hard for many aging parents to admit to needing help from their children and other family members. Reduced function due to cognitive decline can go unnoticed for a long time, especially if the person lives alone.

Here are some of the signs that may indicate an older loved one needs extra help

  • Falling behind or abandoning everyday activities and chores such as laundry, house cleaning, and paying bills.
  • Deterioration of personal appearance points to problems with personal care and grooming.
  • Weight loss and an empty refrigerator can indicate that cognitive or physical disability is limiting trips to the grocery store or the person's ability to cook adequately nutritious meals for themselves.
  • Difficulty getting in and out of chairs without assistance or an unsteady gait when walking around the home. These are signs a person is at risk of falls and help is needed to ensure safe mobility and transfers.
  • Loneliness, depression, and cognitive decline. These can all point to an unmet need for company, socialization, and meaningful activities.
  • Most people recovering from an illness or returning home after a hospital stay or surgery will have some reduction in normal activities. However, for an older adult, this can be much more significant. Temporary help in the home can offer a bridge back to normal health and fitness.

Regularly check in with older relatives and friends and now and then tactfully ask if they are having any problems with everyday activities. This will allow time to forward plan if help is going to be needed.

Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland In‑Home Care from OndeCare

In-home caregiver avatar Triana Teacher
Triana
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Teacher
Services
  • medication reminders
  • light housekeeping
  • recreational activities
  • socialization/entertainment
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In-home caregiver avatar Latisha Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Latisha
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Services
  • companionship
  • recreational activities
  • house cleaning
  • medication reminders
  • + 16 more
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In-home caregiver avatar Maria Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Maria
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Services
  • bathing/dressing
  • errands/excursions
  • safety/fall protection
  • meal preparation
  • + 18 more
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In-home caregiver avatar Taiwo Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Taiwo
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Services
  • personal care
  • house cleaning
  • bathing/dressing
  • mobility assistance
  • + 9 more
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In-home caregiver avatar Amanda Registered Nurse (RN)
Amanda
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Registered Nurse (RN)
Services
  • socialization/entertainment
  • memory care
  • transferring/positioning
  • light housekeeping
  • + 15 more
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In-home caregiver avatar David Direct Support Professional (DSP)
David
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Services
  • incontinence care
  • light housekeeping
  • medication reminders
  • socialization/entertainment
  • + 11 more
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In-home caregiver avatar Tauheedee Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Tauheedee
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Services
  • light housekeeping
  • house cleaning
  • safety/fall protection
  • socialization/entertainment
  • + 16 more
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In-home caregiver avatar Bernita Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Bernita
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Services
  • recreational activities
  • meal preparation
  • socialization/entertainment
  • companionship
  • + 18 more
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In-home caregiver avatar Lexus Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Lexus
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Services
  • doctors visits
  • house cleaning
  • socialization/entertainment
  • meal preparation
  • + 20 more
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In-home caregiver avatar Trinita Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Trinita
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Services
  • errands/excursions
  • meal preparation
  • house cleaning
  • light housekeeping
  • + 10 more
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In-home caregiver avatar Martha Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Martha
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Services
  • companionship
  • medication reminders
  • safety/fall protection
  • memory care
  • + 18 more
COVID-19 vaccinated
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In-home caregiver avatar Jael Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Jael
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Services
  • memory care
  • bathing/dressing
  • companionship
  • incontinence care
  • + 13 more
COVID-19 vaccinated
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In-home caregiver avatar Nya Home Health Aide
Nya
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Home Health Aide
Services
  • house cleaning
  • personal care
  • light housekeeping
  • bathing/dressing
  • + 9 more
COVID-19 vaccinated
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In-home caregiver avatar Natasha Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Natasha
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Services
  • errands/excursions
  • socialization/entertainment
  • companionship
  • transferring/positioning
  • + 15 more
COVID-19 vaccinated
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In-home caregiver avatar Loqua Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Loqua
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Services
  • house cleaning
  • bathing/dressing
  • transferring/positioning
  • personal care
  • + 22 more
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In-home caregiver avatar Victoria Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Victoria
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Services
  • incontinence care
  • meal preparation
  • catheter care
  • house cleaning
  • + 10 more
COVID-19 vaccinated
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In-home caregiver avatar Shontae Home Health Aide
Shontae
Available in
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
Home Health Aide
Services
  • companionship
  • meal preparation
  • house cleaning
  • bathing/dressing
  • + 5 more
COVID-19 vaccinated
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In-home caregivers

Home care services are delivered by caregivers who come to the person's home on an ad-hoc, regular or temporary schedule. In-home caregivers, OndeCare Heroes, have a variety of professional titles, qualifications, and state licensures:

Personal care aides (PCAs) are usually unlicensed and have varying levels of experience and training. They are companions, can help with basic personal care, as well as do light housekeeping, shopping and errands.

Home health aides (HHAs) provide help with all activities of daily living (ADLs) including toileting and incontinence care and can take vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, and temperature) of care recipients that are being monitored at home.

In addition to services offered by HHAs, certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and state tested nurses assistants (STNAs) can also perform a range of medical-related tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Such tasks include catheter care, assistance with physical therapy, and administration of certain treatments.

Direct support professionals (DSPs) are usually licensed by The Department of Developmental Disabilities and can perform all the tasks performed by CNAs and STNAs.

When skilled medical care is required in the home this is provided by licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs).

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Infant Care

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Child Care

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Adult & Elder Care

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Adult & Elder Care

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Child Care

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Child Care

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Child Care

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