Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this RFI is to obtain public comment on the draft Self- Administered Services (SAS) Service Book.; Chore Service (CH1) provides support with heavy household chores. CH1 is typically routine, and helps to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe living environment for a Person when they are unable to complete the chore activities on their own. CH1 can only be provided when there is no other relative, caregiver, landlord, or other volunteer that is capable of, or responsible for, the chore. CH1 may include: washing floors, walls, and windows; snow removal and lawn care; securing loose rugs, tiles, and moving heavy furniture to provide safe access.; Companion Service (CO1) provides one-on-one non-medical care, socialization, and supervision for a Person. CO1 includes assistance with tasks like meal preparation, shopping, and laundry; and occasional assistance with light housekeeping chores necessary for the care and supervision of the Person. CO1 may include transportation such as driving the Person to social activities.; Homemaker Service (HS1) provides support for general household activities. HS1 helps to maintain a Person’s home in a clean, sanitary, and safe living environment. Activities include: meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping. HS1 can be a routine service when the Person is unable to complete the household activities themself, and there is no other relative, caregiver, or volunteer capable of providing the support. It can also be provided when the individual usually responsible for such activities is temporarily absent, or is unable to do them.; Personal Assistance Service (PA1) provides hands-on care of both medical and non-medical support needs for a medically-stable Person. PA1 includes help with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, using the phone, shopping, and preparing meals. PA1 may also include transportation such as driving the Person to activities and appointments. PA1 is intended to reinforce a Person’s strengths, while substituting or compensating for the absence, loss or impairment of physical or cognitive functions.
