Live-In Assistance

 

Help client stay in touch with family, friends and the community

Plan and prepare appealing and nutritious meals and snacks that encourage the client to eat a healthy diet

Maintain a safe and comfortable home environment that eliminates accident hazards

Wash personal laundry and bed linens to ensure that the client is clean and dry at all times

Assist with making phone calls and appointments

Remind client to take the correct medication at the right time

Participate in reading, games, and other activities to help the client maintain mental function

Provide care and feeding of pets

Supervise and monitor daily activities

Perform light cleaning including dusting, light vacuuming and bathroom cleaning

Does errands including shipping, banking, going to the post office and dry cleaners (an extra fee may apply)

Organize cupboards, closets and open areas

Provide help bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming and eating

Help client with safe exercise, ambulation and transferring

Assists with mail sorting and filling out forms

Takes client to medical appointments, clarify physician instructions and report to family members, make sure all follow-up tests or appointments are scheduled and completed.

Monitor client's status and report changes to supervisor, keep the supervisor informed of the care being provided and any questions or issues that arise in discussion with family members.

Communicate with responsible family members about the client's preferences, former habits, interests, condition, level of function and any questions about the client or household situation.