About
A professional identity for people paid to care at home.
National Association of In-Home Care Professionals unites and supports individuals paid to provide care in people's homes — so caregivers can do their jobs better, protect themselves, and be more marketable to the families who hire them.
Our mission
To unite and support individuals paid to provide care to people in their homes — from licensed nurses to independent caregivers — through practical resources, protective guidance, and a shared professional identity.
Who this serves
A single, unified membership open to anyone paid to provide care in a home setting:
- Home health nurses (RNs/LPNs) and aides
- Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
- Agency-employed caregivers
- Independent, privately-hired caregivers — no agency involved
- Companion care and personal care workers
One tier, by design. The daily work and dignity of caregiving is the same whether or not a caregiver holds a license or works through an agency.
Why this is different
Existing organizations are built for agencies and the industry, or for unpaid family caregivers, or for the broader domestic workforce as a labor movement. None center the individual, paid, in-home caregiver as a professional with their own identity, resources, and community — independent of whether they carry a license or work for an agency. That is the gap we fill.
How we keep our claims honest
We organize and cite existing, credible third-party content. We do not author original clinical guidance, and we are careful with words. Completing our coursework means exactly that — you completed our curated modules. It is never a certification, a license, or a background check, and we say so plainly on every badge and profile.
NAICP does not vet, supervise, employ, or take responsibility for any member. Families should always screen independently. You can read the full language on our Sources & Disclaimers page.
What a member badge looks like
Two badges, one standing.
Every member gets the Member badge. Work through our curated coursework and you add a second, completed-coursework badge — an addition, never a rank. Each one carries its own plain-language disclaimer, always. The examples below are illustrative.
Rosa Delgado
Independent caregiver · San Antonio, TX
This badge indicates that the individual has joined NAICP as a member or completed NAICP's curated coursework, as described above. It is not a certification, license, background check, or guarantee of skill, competence, or conduct. NAICP does not vet, supervise, employ, or take responsibility for the actions of any member. Families and individuals should conduct their own independent screening, including background checks, reference checks, and interviews, before hiring any caregiver.
Marcus Bell
Home health aide · Columbus, OH
This badge indicates that the individual has joined NAICP as a member or completed NAICP's curated coursework, as described above. It is not a certification, license, background check, or guarantee of skill, competence, or conduct. NAICP does not vet, supervise, employ, or take responsibility for the actions of any member. Families and individuals should conduct their own independent screening, including background checks, reference checks, and interviews, before hiring any caregiver.