Kathryn K.

As a Caregiver, I provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes. These services include:  Companionship  Home Helper  Personal Care Companionship services are those that stimulate, encourage and assist an individual. The primary responsibilities of Companionship services include the following:  Providing companionship and conversation  Providing stabilization and assistance with walking  Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items  Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders Home Helper services generally involve light housekeeping, errands or incidental transportation. The primary responsibilities of Home Helper services include the following:  Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)  Washing and ironing laundry  Running errands  Accompanying clients to appointments Personal Services are personal in nature and often include assistance with activities of daily living. The primary responsibilities of Personal Services include the following:  Assisting with bathing  Assisting with grooming  Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues