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Supervision/Safety:
Provide unobtrusive supervision. Tactfully redirect client from
unsafe activity. Provide sensitive reminders to use cane or
walker correctly. Encourage safe exercise. Walk with client, do exercises together.
Light
Housekeeping:
Pick-up and straighten, dust, sweep and vacuum. Keep kitchen
and bathroom clean. Wash and iron clothes for client. Change
sheets. Take out the garbage.
Meal Preparation:
Encourage good nutrition. Prepare tasty meals that meet dietary
needs. Offer enticing snacks and beverages throughout the day.
Work with client to plan meals and make grocery list. Do
grocery shopping. Wash client’s dishes.
Household Organization:
Clean out refrigerator. Make sure spoiled and expired food is
discarded. Run errands with client: grocery store,
library, hairdresser, post office, etc…
Companionship:
Help client maintain routines, revive interests, and try new
activities - anything from shopping the sales to attending a
meeting for retired professionals. Help client stay in touch
with friends, family, and the community. Read aloud from
newspapers, magazines, novels, mail and e-mail. Help
client organize family photos and mementos in albums. Listen to
their stories.
Medication Reminders:
Remind client to take medicine. Caregivers may remind clients
of medication needs that are ordinarily self-administered.
Personal Care:
Help client get dressed and undressed. Help client shower,
shampoo, and shave. Help client use the toilet, protecting
dignity and privacy. Provide safe assistance getting in and out
of bed, chairs, wheelchairs, and cars. Put on elastic stockings
and other supports.
Personal Care Plan
A personal care plan is designed to improve your quality of
life. Your needs and the needs of your family are unique. The
following are the main objectives for our care plans:
• Customized and flexible personalized care plans
• Carefully selected and trained caregivers
• Consistent caregiver relationships
• Rapid start-up times
• Regular family updates
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