CareFocusIQ USA

Care services, explained step by step

No jargon, no long manuals. Here is exactly what you get, what happens on every visit, and how each tool helps you — written for care workers, not tech experts.

Nervous about technology? You only need three buttons.

Check in

Tap when you arrive. Time and visit are recorded for you.

Record

Press and talk. The app writes your note — you can fix any word.

Check out

Tap when you leave. Your visit is done and saved.

Everything else is optional. Every screen has a “How it works” button, and free training plus a practice (simulation) workspace come with every plan.

Home care visits: what happens, step by step

For home care aides, home health aides, personal care attendants and respite workers.

  1. 1

    Open the app and see today’s visits

    Your list shows each client, the time, the address and how to get in (door code, key safe, parking). No paperwork to carry.

  2. 2

    Tap “Check in” when you arrive

    One tap records the time and your location. It gives your agency the visit evidence it needs for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) and keeps you safe when you work alone.

  3. 3

    Read what this person needs today

    The care plan is shown in short, simple sentences: personal care, meals, medicines, mobility, what they like and what to watch for.

  4. 4

    Give medicines and tick them off

    The medication list tells you what is due. Tap Given, Refused or Not available. Nothing to remember, nothing to write.

  5. 5

    Press Record and just talk

    Say what you did and how the person was. The app types it up for you, keeps the voice clip, and you can fix any word before saving.

  6. 6

    Something not right? Tell us in one tap

    Report a fall, a worry or a missed visit. Your manager is alerted straight away, so you are never left on your own with a problem.

  7. 7

    Tap “Check out” and you’re done

    The visit closes with the time recorded. Your manager sees it live and families who have permission get a short, kind update.

Respite care (short breaks for family caregivers)

  1. 1

    Before the stay

    The family shares routines, likes, medicines and emergency contacts once — the app turns it into a one-page profile.

  2. 2

    During the stay

    You use exactly the same buttons as a home visit: check in, record, medicines, report a concern.

  3. 3

    At hand-back

    A short summary of the stay is ready for the family caregiver, so they know how their loved one was.

You may know this as: Supported housing for independence

Supported Living & Independent Living Services

Who it is for

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, physical disabilities or mental health needs who want to live as independently as possible.

Also called in the US

  • Supported living / supported housing
  • Individual Supported Living (ISL)
  • IDD group homes & host homes
  • Permanent supportive housing services

How it is usually funded

Mostly Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, state developmental disability agencies, and the federal HCBS Settings Rule.

How it works, step by step

  1. 1

    Get to know the person

    A full assessment with the person and the people who matter to them: goals, strengths and the support they want.

  2. 2

    Write a person-centered plan

    Their goals become a simple Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP), with an Easy Read version they can understand.

  3. 3

    Build everyday skills

    Cooking, budgeting, travel, keeping a home, community activities — each one tracked step by step.

  4. 4

    Record progress every day

    Staff press Record and talk. Progress toward each goal is logged automatically.

  5. 5

    Review together

    Regular reviews show what has improved and what to try next — evidence ready for waiver case managers.

The tools that help — and how

Independence Tracker

Shows each life skill moving from “with help” to “on my own”.

Care Plan Templates

Ready-made person-centered plans you fill in, not write from scratch.

Easy Read

Turns plans and letters into simple words and pictures.

IDD & Autism Toolkit

Communication passports, sensory needs and routines in one place.

Key Worker AI

Prepares goal reviews and key-worker sessions for you.

Assisted Living & HCBS

Checks you against HCBS Settings Rule expectations.

You may know this as: Home care for daily assistance

Home Care, Personal Care & Respite

Who it is for

Older adults and people with disabilities who want to stay safely in their own homes, and family caregivers who need a break.

Also called in the US

  • Non-medical home care (personal care & companion)
  • Medicaid personal care / PCA services
  • Home health aide services
  • In-home and overnight respite

How it is usually funded

Private pay, long-term care insurance, Medicaid personal care and HCBS waivers, VA home care programs, and Medicare for certified home health.

How it works, step by step

  1. 1

    Assess at home

    What help is needed with bathing, dressing, meals, medicines, mobility and company.

  2. 2

    Agree the visit plan

    Visit times, tasks and preferences are agreed with the client and family.

  3. 3

    Deliver each visit

    Aides check in, follow the plan, give medicines, record by voice and check out.

  4. 4

    Keep families informed

    Families with permission see visits happen and receive short updates.

  5. 5

    Spot changes early

    Missed visits, falls and changes in health are flagged to the office straight away.

The tools that help — and how

Homecare & Domiciliary

Visit list, check in / check out, home access notes and lone-worker safety.

One-Tap Care Notes

Press Record, speak, and the note is typed for you.

Medication (eMAR)

Shows what is due and records every dose in one tap.

Offline Care Capture

Keeps working with no signal and syncs later.

Family Portal

Gives families peace of mind with live, permission-based updates.

Workforce & Scheduling

Builds the visit schedule and covers gaps.

You may know this as: Children & family support (semi-independent, emotional wellbeing)

Youth, Foster Care & Family Services

Who it is for

Children and young people in care, young people moving toward adulthood, and families who need support to stay together.

Also called in the US

  • Foster care & therapeutic foster care
  • Group homes & Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTP)
  • Transitional / independent living for youth 16–21
  • Family preservation & prevention services

How it is usually funded

State and county child welfare agencies, Title IV-E, the Family First Prevention Services Act, and the Chafee program for transition-age youth.

How it works, step by step

  1. 1

    Understand the young person

    History, strengths, relationships and what matters to them — gathered once, shared safely.

  2. 2

    Plan with them and their family

    Goals for wellbeing, education, health and independence, written with the young person.

  3. 3

    Support daily and record kindly

    Staff log moods, achievements and worries by voice — in respectful, child-centered language.

  4. 4

    Keep them safe

    Concerns go straight to the safeguarding lead with mandated-reporter prompts.

  5. 5

    Prepare for adulthood

    A step-by-step transition plan: money, housing, jobs, health and life skills.

The tools that help — and how

Transition to Adulthood

Plans each step toward independent living for youth 16–21.

Child Outcomes

Shows progress in education, health and wellbeing over time.

Safeguarding

Records concerns and guides staff through reporting duties.

Emotional Care Hub

Tools for feelings, calm and connection — not just tasks.

Family Connection Hub

Keeps families and young people in touch safely.

Placement Matching

Helps find the right home for each young person.

You may know this as: Complex care & mental health (behavioral support, crisis prevention)

Behavioral Health, Complex Care & Crisis Prevention

Who it is for

People with serious mental illness, behaviors that challenge, complex physical or neurological needs, or substance use recovery needs.

Also called in the US

  • Community mental health services
  • Positive behavior support & ABA-informed care
  • Crisis prevention and stabilization (988-connected)
  • Complex care for IDD, brain injury and dual diagnosis

How it is usually funded

Medicaid behavioral health and HCBS waivers, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC), state behavioral health agencies, and commercial insurers.

How it works, step by step

  1. 1

    Understand the behavior

    Record what happened before, during and after — the app spots patterns for you.

  2. 2

    Write a behavior support plan

    Clear, proactive steps staff can follow, with the least restrictive approach first.

  3. 3

    Catch warning signs early

    Early signals and risk alerts flag rising risk before it becomes a crisis.

  4. 4

    Respond safely

    If a crisis happens, staff follow the plan and log it in one tap; managers are alerted.

  5. 5

    Learn and adjust

    After each event, the plan is reviewed so the next one is less likely.

The tools that help — and how

Behavior Support (PBS)

Builds behavior support plans and tracks what works.

Mental Health Toolkit

Recovery goals, safety plans and wellbeing check-ins.

Early Signals

Warns you when someone’s risk is starting to rise.

Complex Needs & Neuro-Rehab

Keeps complex clinical routines in one safe record.

Capacity, Consent & Advance Directives

Records consent and decisions the right way.

Substance Misuse & Recovery

Supports recovery plans and relapse prevention.

See it with your own team

We will walk your care workers through a real visit in a safe practice workspace — no risk, no real data.