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Care Descriptions and Responsibilities

Homemaking:

 

  • Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.

  • Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money, in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor.

  • Assist with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified in the care plan.

 

Attendant Care:

  • Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including: - bathing - shaving - ambulation - mouth care - dressing - exercise - hair care - feeding - toileting - nail care - positioning - medication reminding - skin care – transferring.   

  • Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment.

 

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Personal Service Companion:

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  • Provide companionship, friendship, and emotional support.                                  

  • Talk, listen, share experiences, play games/cards, read to client etc.      

  •  Help keep clients in contact with family, friends, and the outside world.                       

  • Provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery store and errands.     

  • Accompany clients to recreational and/or social events.                                                  

  • Assist with plans for visits and outings.          

  • Write or type letters/correspondence.             

  • Organize and read mail.                                 

  • Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment.

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