A Checklist for Hiring A Paid Caregiver
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Finding the perfect Care Provider (Paid Caregiver) to work in your home with your loved one can be a task. I was lucky to find Paige, who both mommy and I loved endlessly, but the interview process was never easy for me partly because I never had a grasp on all that I really did for mommy. I knew I cooked and cleaned and bathed, but the details were a wash because it became my everyday life, which can make explaining exactly what you need done difficult to someone new to your daily schedule, so here is a list that outlines some of the very regular tasks that are needed in a home where care is being provided.
Share all the duties that are on your plate that other family members can pick up.
Download a checklist of these duties for your next interview HERE
Dressing And Personal Hygiene
- Bath/Shower Assistance
- Lotion Application As Needed
- Tooth Brushing And Dental Appliance Cleaning
- Shaving
- Brushing/Styling Hair
- Makeup Application And Removal
- Finger And Toenail Care
- Picking Out Clothes And Dressing
Throughout the day
- Toileting Assistance
- Monitor And Change Incontinence Underwear/Medical Devices As Needed
- Change Soiled Clothing If Necessary
Medication Management And Following Medical Orders Caregiver Duties
- Remind And Aid In Taking Medicine
- Refill And Sort/Organize Pills
- Monitor And Keep Record of Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar Readings, Etc…
- Assist With Home Exercises Prescribed By Physician, Physical, Or Occupational Therapist
- Attend Medical Appointments And Provide Updates To Doctors And Nurses
Eating Properly
- Help With Or Do Grocery Shopping
- Prepare Meals And Snacks
- Assist With Eating
- Aid With Drinking To Ensure Proper Daily Fluid Intake
Help Getting Around
- Take To Doctor’s Office, Grocery, And Activities
- Transport To Social Activities, Church, And Exercise Classes
Companionship
- Listen, Play Games, Watch Television, Read Together, Etc..
- Encourage Others To Visit
Light Household Work
- Clean Kitchen Counters After Food Prep
- Vacuum Or Mop Up Spills
- Wash Dishes And Run Dishwasher
- Do Laundry And Put Away Clothes
- Take Out Trash In Kitchen And Bathrooms
- Make And Change Bed As Needed
- Wipe Down Bathroom Sink And Shower
- Retrieve Mail And Help With Bill Paying If Necessary
- Maintain File of Receipts For Records
Communicate With Family
- Update Family Members And Keep Apprised Of Significant Health Or Behavior Changes
- Alert Family About Doctor’s Appointments And Outcomes
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