How do I go about getting compensated for doing daily activities for my father?

You may want to read more about the defined activities of daily living, which are often used to qualify which elders can qualify for caregiving assistance.

The link below may help you to word your request using the terms the people that you are working with expect to hear.

https://www.agingcare.com/articles/activities-of-daily-living-why-this-measure-matters-186853.htm

(If he needs help with toileting and continence, don’t let them get too distracted by cooking and cleaning.)

The link I found below has quite a lot of resources on how to possibly get paid for caring for your father in MS. I hope this helps.

https://www.joingivers.com/how-to-get-paid-caregiver/mississippi#:~:text=Veteran%20Aid%20%26%20Attendance%20Pension%20Benefit,including%20to%20caregiving%20family%20members.

If your father is willing to pay you then have an elder law attorney draw up a contract.

If you are speaking about being compensated by the state with Medicaid funds that's a whole other much more complicated issue.

I would, if money is tight and you can't consult an attorney to check on your state's rules, consider calling the following AARP number. They have a volunteer program in which you leave your callback number and someone in the know for your area calls back at a time of your choosing to discuss with you organizations and programs available. They may be able to direct you in this question. Number is 888-281-0145. Just noted it in this week's AARP magazine so if you get a good result let us know.

And finally you will get little compensation, if any. You would be better to get your own job and to have your Dad placed in facility care as far as your own present and future well being.