What is HCS? The Home and Community-based Services program provides individualized services and supports to persons with intellectual disabilities who are living with their family, in their own home or in other community settings, such as small group homes.
Benefits of a Domestic Partnership in Texas Insurance Benefits: Many people enter into domestic partnerships due to the ability it affords one partner to extend the healthcare benefits they receive from their employer to the other partner. This includes medical, vision, and dental benefits.
HCS may be available to any Texas resident not living in an institutional setting who: 1. Has an IQ of 69 or below or has an approved related condition with an IQ of 75 or below. 2. Has mild to severe deficits in adaptive behavior.
What's Included in the HCS Program. The HCS program includes: residential services, adaptive aids, day habilitation (help with development of basic life skills), minor home modifications, nursing, respite, professional therapies, supported employment, and other services.
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.
To become a carer in the United States of America, the best route is for an employer to sponsor you for the EB-3 (Other Worker) visa.
What are common caregiver qualifications? Having relevant work experience and skills. Completing any required training. Passing a background check and general health check. Earning basic health certifications. Meeting age requirements. Possessing a valid driver's license, insurance and a good driving record.