Get Paid to Care for a Loved One in Omaha: How Family Caregivers Can Earn Income in Nebraska

Get Paid to Care for a Loved One in Omaha: How Family Caregivers Can Earn Income in Nebraska

Get Paid to Care for a Loved One in Omaha, Nebraska – Here's How!

Caring for a family member is a labor of love, but did you know that in Nebraska, you might be able to get paid for the caregiving you already provide? If you live in Omaha or the surrounding area, and you're helping a loved one with daily activities like bathing, dressing, cooking, or medication reminders, you may qualify for financial support as a family caregiver.

Let’s break down how this works, who qualifies, and how Xtrakare can guide you every step of the way.

Why Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver Matters

For many families, the choice to care for a parent, spouse, or disabled relative is driven by love and necessity—not by money. But caregiving can also come at a cost:

  • Lost income from reducing hours or quitting a job

  • Physical and emotional stress

  • Out-of-pocket expenses for transportation, medical supplies, or home modifications

By receiving financial compensation, family caregivers can reduce financial strain while continuing to provide high-quality, familiar care in the comfort of home.

The Program That Makes It Possible: The Aged & Disabled Medicaid Waiver (AD Waiver)

Nebraska’s Aged and Disabled Medicaid Waiver (commonly called the AD Waiver) is a key program that helps qualified individuals stay at home instead of moving to a nursing facility. Here's the game-changer: this waiver allows family members to be paid as caregivers.

Who Is Eligible?

✅ The person receiving care must:

  • Be eligible for Nebraska Medicaid

  • Require a level of care similar to what’s provided in a nursing facility

  • Choose to receive care at home through the AD Waiver program

✅ The caregiver (that’s you!) must:

  • Be approved through a home care agency (like Xtrakare)

  • Pass a background check and meet training or licensing requirements (we’ll help with this!)

  • Not be the legal guardian or spouse of the care recipient (in most cases)

What Services Can You Get Paid to Provide?

As a family caregiver, you may get paid to assist with:

  • Personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, toileting)

  • Meal preparation and feeding

  • Medication reminders

  • Light housekeeping and laundry

  • Transportation to medical appointments

  • Companionship and safety monitoring

How Much Can You Get Paid?

While rates vary based on the level of care, location, and agency, family caregivers in Nebraska can typically earn $12 to $17+ per hour, paid through a Medicaid-funded agency. That adds up quickly—and could help you maintain your household while caring for your loved one full-time.

Why Work with Xtrakare?

At Xtrakare, we make it simple to transition from unpaid family helper to paid professional caregiver. Here’s what we offer:

🌟 Application Assistance – We help you and your loved one apply for the Medicaid Waiver and complete all paperwork.

🌟 Free Training & Support – You’ll receive the training you need to qualify, at no cost to you.

🌟 Flexible Scheduling – Care on your time, for your family.

🌟 Consistent Pay – Weekly or bi-weekly paychecks for the care you already provide.

🌟 Omaha-Based Team – We're right here in your community and ready to support you in person.

Real Stories from Omaha Families

“I was working part-time and trying to care for my mom after her stroke. Xtrakare showed me how I could get paid through the waiver and stay home with her. Now I can focus on her care without worrying about my bills.”
— Angela R., Omaha caregiver

Ready to Get Started?

Don’t leave money on the table. If you're already caring for a loved one, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be compensated for your time and effort. Let Xtrakare walk you through every step—from application to first paycheck.

👉 Call us today at 5313257170 or visit www.xtrakare.com to learn more.

Final Thoughts

Caring for a family member is one of the most meaningful things you can do—and now, thanks to Nebraska’s Medicaid Waiver program, it can also be financially sustainable. Whether you're supporting a parent, sibling, or adult child, help is available.

Let Xtrakare help you turn your care into a career—right here in Omaha.

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