Louie N.

Assist clients with personal care, including dressing, mobility, administering medication, personal hygiene, eating and transporting to doctor's appointmentsMonitor patient medications and update health charts Maintain open communication between families and health care professionals regarding client's medical and emotional condition Document and report any changes in client's health statusEnsure highest client safety and well-being.

Caregivers work in the home and help their clients with daily activities, such as bathing and bathroom functions, feeding, grooming, taking medication, and some housework. Caregivers help clients make and keep appointments with doctors, provide or arrange transportation and serve as a companion for their clients.

Interacting with patients in medical facilities, nursing homes, or in the patients' homes Traveling between sites to give care to multiple patients Providing a warm and welcoming care environment Listening to a patient's needs, wants, and other suggestions about their care Attending to patient's hygienic needs such as bathing, dressing and undressing, cleaning teeth or dentures, and using the bathroom Recording basic health information such as weight, food intake, and daily bowel movements/urination Reporting any unexpected or worrisome conditions in the patient: medical, psychological, emotional, or otherwise Assisting patients with preparing meals, eating, and cleaning up after themselves Performing household chores on behalf of the patient such as making the bed, tidying up the bedroom, doing laundry, dusting, sweeping, mopping, etc. Assisting with shopping, keeping a detailed financial record of all transactions Accompanying patients on approved outings Assisting patients with mobility needs (helping them get up, helping them get into a wheelchair or walker, pushing a wheelchair, etc.) Reminding patients to take medication according to their doctor's prescription Respecting the patients' privacy and rules of confidentiality Establishing a relationship with each patient and members of patients' families Answering the telephone and greeting guests on behalf of the patient Responding to medical and other emergencies immediately