When you want to hire someone who can take care of your loved one at home, you should be well-aware of your loved one’s needs first. Itemize or make a breakdown of services that you need a caregiver to provide and put it on paper to prevent misunderstandings from arising between family members and the care provider. There are so many types of private home care services and you can actually choose which of these would you like to be a part of your caregiver’s tasks. Stated below are just a few of the most common tasks that I can think of.
1. Medical Home Health Care
When your loved one has a medical condition that needs monitoring or has trouble walking due to a broken hip or ankle, medical care can be provided at home by trained professionals. Most of these professionals are occupational therapists, licensed practical nurses or registered nurses who are qualified to check vital signs, provide wound care or administer medications. Some are also authorized to check on the client’s ventilator or tracheotomy, to administer tube feedings and even handle IV infusion. They can chart the patient’s progress and report or notify the doctor or a family member any crucial changes in the client’s health.psychiatry medical billing
2. Companion Care
Companion care is suitable for people or clients who are still active and mentally well but just needs assistance with daily activities. You can hire a companion for your loved one for socialization or for running errands like going to the grocery or the doctor. Caregivers can also perform light housekeeping to keep the house clean and habitable for them both and also prepare nutritious meals for the client. Carers are expected to always be alert in order to make sure that nothing will compromise the safety of the client such as a grease fire or an electrical short circuit. In case of an emergency, caregivers are trained to follow a protocol or a directive regardless of the event being a medical or a non-medical emergency.