CPR certified Assisting with bathing and grooming: This can include but is not limited to: shampooing hair, finger and toenail care, brushing teething, and shower assistance. Basic food preparation:From grocery shopping to actually preparing the food and of course its very important to ensure the senior is displaying proper nutrition. Medication reminders:we must assure that medications are taken at the correct time as directed by the doctor. I like to have alarm on my clock to never miss the time because this are important. Light housekeeping: keep a safe and clean environment. The Duties related to housekeeping will typically involve making the bed and and cleaning the bathroom and kitchen and that they assign that needed to be cleaning like if they have pets. The pets gets care too. Transferring the elderly residents these are main: transferring the elderly from chairs, from the toilet, from bed, and to and from a vehicle of course be very careful and making sure they're fine getting all the care they ask and needs. Toileting:It's important to assist with using the toilet to encourage comfort and prevent any infections Transportation: will help to take the elder around to doctor's appointment and other activities. Monitoring changes in client's health: its important to that we follow up with the care plan, and when VNA & Hospice like supervising nurse will want to know if there are any changes in health that are concerning and that may need medical they need.
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
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