In-home caregiver as a household employee Provide a completed Form I-9 to your household employer to ensure you're qualified to work in the U.S. Provide a completed W-4 form and state income tax withholding forms. Complete your federal income tax return using Form W-2, which will be provided by your employer.
Qualifications of a Caregiver A valid driver's license. Bilingual in a language spoken in your region. CPR certification. CNA certification. Ability to pass a background check. Ability to assist with ADLs (assisting with eating, toileting, bathing, dressing)
First, Care for Yourself As we all know, the first rule is to put on your own oxygen mask before you assist anyone else. Only when we first help ourselves can we effectively help others. Caring for yourself is one of the most important – and one of the most often forgotten – things you can do as a caregiver.
In Texas, there are 5 different types of Medicaid: Traditional Medicaid. STAR. STAR Kids. STAR Health. STAR+PLUS.
Income & Asset Limits for Eligibility 2025 Texas Medicaid Long-Term Care Eligibility for Seniors Type of MedicaidSingleMarried (both spouses applying) Income Limit Asset Limit Institutional / Nursing Home Medicaid $2,901 / month $3,000 Medicaid Waivers / Home and Community Based Services $2,901 / month† $3,0001 more row •
Texas Community Care for Aged/Disabled: Non-Medicaid Services for the Elderly Individuals must be residents of Texas. Individual must be 18+ years old. Monthly income cannot exceed three times the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment. Assets and resources (as of 2018) for a single individual cannot exceed $5,000.
Eligibility Guidelines In order to qualify for IH/FSP, Texas residents must be over 4 years old. They must have a physical disability, as determined by a medical doctor, which functionally limits their ability to live independently. However, the majority of grants are given to persons 65 years and older.
Emphasis on Role: “Caregiver” and “carer” emphasize the act of giving care, with a focus on the practical and emotional work involved. “Caretaker” suggests a more functional or managerial role, often with a broader focus on property or task management.