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Do you have an elderly parent or know of an elderly individual who is becoming less capable of doing household tasks, such as vacuuming and grocery shopping, but could remain in their own home if they had a little help? Do you live too far from them or are physically limited in the ways that you can help?
The Chore Program may help prevent premature institutionalization. It assists low income seniors, and younger, disabled adults with light household chores. This two-hour service is provided two to four times a month by a Chore Home Assistant.
Chore Home Assistant
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Seniors and younger disabled persons living alone in Morris County who are unable to maintain their households due to either temporary or permanent physical problems are eligible for Chore services. For most Chore clients, there is no fee. For eligible clients with incomes above the New Jersey PAAD guidelines, a fee of $5 per service is applied.
Application Information
- Call Hope House at 973-361-5555 ext. 130.
- To be placed on the program’s waiting list, an initial phone assessment will be taken requiring personal, financial and medical information.
- An at-home interview will be scheduled to determine the extent of services required.
- A Chore home assistant will be assigned when available.
Chore Home Assistant
Home assistants include caring, professional individuals, mothers seeking flexible hours, students and retirees.
To ensure quality service, Hope House guarantees:
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In-service training to both paid and volunteer workers |
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Thorough reference checks |
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Extensive interviews |
If you are interested in either employment or volunteer work with the Chore Department, please call 973-361-5555 ext.130 for additional information. If you would like to help, but cannot make a long term commitment to a senior, consider a pledge to support our Senior Program. Your donation is tax-deductible.
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