Consumer Directed Services
Services
The Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Program provides assistance to individuals with disabilities who are 18 years of age or older and are able to self-direct their own care. Consumers are responsible for hiring and managing their attendant to assist them with ADLS such as:
- bathing
- dressing
- personal hygiene
- toileting
- meal preparation
- housekeeping
- and medication setup and reminder
A family member or friend can get paid for taking care of the consumer, with the exception of a spouse. The consumer will recruit, choose, hire, train, and manage their attendant; therefore they're considered the employer.
Consumer Eligibility:
- Missouri Medicaid/MO Healthnet eligible
- Disabled and capable of making decisions regarding both your healthcare and your employer responsibilities
- Over 18 years of age
- Score at least 24 points on a needs assessment performed by DSDS
- Missouri Medicaid/MO Healthnet eligible
- Disabled and capable of making decisions regarding both your healthcare and your employer responsibilities
- Over 18 years of age
- Score at least 24 points on a needs assessment performed by DSDS
Attendant Eligibility:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be able to meet the physical and mental demands required by the consumer
- Agree to maintain confidentiality *Be emotionally mature and dependable
- Not be the consumer's spouse
Family United Home Health Care provides Consumer Directed Services in the St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles, and Kansas City, MO areas at competitive pay.