gabrielle h.

My role as a care provider was to contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life * Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client's needs or living conditions Provide Personal Care services which could include: o Assisting with bathing - bed, tub, sponge or shower o Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues o Caring for hair - combing, brushing shampooing o Caring for toenails & fingernails - filing (do not cut), cleaning, foot wash & soak o Caring for skin o Shaving with electric razor o Caring for mouth, teeth and dentures o Helping client to bathroom or commode o Dressing and undressing o Feeding (Authorized on a case by case basis) o Bed changing with client in it o Ambulation (providing stabilization and assistance with walking) o Transferring a client, no more than 50% of their weight o Advanced Alzheimer's/Dementia Care o Hospice Care * Provide Companionship & Home Helper services which could include: o Companionship and conversation o Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items o Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders o Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.) o Washing and ironing laundry o Run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle o Accompanying clients to appointments