What Can My Caregiver Do?
PERSONAL CAREAssist with bathing, such as bed bath, shower, or sponge bath.
Assist with shampoo.
Oral hygiene.
Foot soaks.
Provide nail filing.
Shaving.
Skin care.
Provide incontinent care including changing diapers.
Assist with feeding, if needed.
Assist or remind client to take medications.
Take to MD appointments.
Hospice care.
Report to family or HOME CARE NETWORK any changes in client’s condition.
HOUSEHOLD ACTIVITIES
Perform light-housekeeping, such as dusting, vacuuming, dishes.
Shop for groceries and run errands.
Check home for safety.
Plan and prepare nutritious meals.
Change bed linens and make bed.
Do laundry, client’s only
Prepare and leave copy of CAREGIVER RECEIPT (time card) with family or client.
Shop for groceries and run errands.
Check home for safety.
Plan and prepare nutritious meals.
Change bed linens and make bed.
Do laundry, client’s only
Prepare and leave copy of CAREGIVER RECEIPT (time card) with family or client.
MOBILITY
Assist with transfers such as: bed to wheelchair.
Assist with walking, including cane and walker.
Assist with exercises as prescribed by a Physical Therapist.
Caregivers Do Not . . . . . .
Wash windows.
Clean ovens.
Shampoo carpets.
Gardening (unless agreed upon).
Heavy Cleaning
Pet care (unless agreed upon).
Clean ovens.
Shampoo carpets.
Gardening (unless agreed upon).
Heavy Cleaning
Pet care (unless agreed upon).
