I was preparing a home for a friend/client to receive some equipment and material to repair her home when adult protective service (APS) came to the door and asked to see my friend. I said I will check with her, that she was under heavy meds and was asleep. I went to get her. I got her up and took her into the living room and the worker had walked in and was searching the home. I did not even have time to get my friend dressed. Can APS just walk in without being invited?
You were in a residence of a friend/client,
you aren't legally a resident of that dwelling,
yet you were acting as a gatekeeper, describing her sedated condition,
if they were truly APS, they would have presented IDs.
APS stated their purpose, needing to to see your friend/client, your response both gave them permission and, kinda blocked them from viewing her, without your intervention. Maybe APS thought you were exploiting her?
If you are being contracted to renovate or repair her home, that normally wouldn't include you acting in a caregiver or gate-keeping capacity.
Contractors in my area, display their project permit on a highly visible window sometimes with a copy of the renovation notice provided to neighbors.
Since, anyone can claim anything.
APS acted in the best interests of the client/friend