So, you’re looking at the prospect of acquiring some additional help for yourself or a loved one courtesy of home nursing services? You’re not alone. However, with several potential avenues to choose from, knowing that you’ve made the right choice is vital. Our caregiver duties list should provide far clearer insight as to whether it is the right solution for your family.
As life expectancy continues to rise, more and more seniors now find themselves requiring some form of regular care. Family Choice Healthcare is an in-home care provider supporting senior citizens and their families throughout Pennsylvania. Want to know exactly what that covers? Keep reading.
What can Family Choice Healthcare help you with?
Family Choice Healthcare does not provide medical care services, nor is it a nursing home offering 24/7 care. Instead, all services are designed to support patients in their own homes and/or in the local area by supporting them with daily living activities. 
Our experienced professionals visit you in your home to provide the necessary assistance to help you lead a safe, comfortable, and independent lifestyle without the inconvenience of moving or losing possessions like your home. A caregiver’s list of duties can therefore cover a wide range of tasks that improve physical and mental wellness.
Meanwhile, it should be noted that all caregiving can be scheduled to fit in with the existing care duties provided by family members who serve as primary caregivers. This helps create a convenient and affordable routine that also offers respite for relatives.
ADL caregiver duties list
The first type of caregiver duties fall under the category of ADL (Activities of Daily Life). These can be defined as aspects of personal care and daily living that are essential for health and survival. Activities may be completed from the first thing in the morning to the last thing at night.
The majority are daily routines, although some may only be needed 2-3 times per week while caregivers may only be required on some days if family caregivers are available. Common examples include, but are not limited to;
- Help getting into or out of bed.
- Assistance getting into or out of a chair or moving to a chair.
- Support you with bathing, showering, or washing.
- Assistance with getting dressed or undressed.
- Help with eating food.
- Support with using the toilet.
- Assistance with using the stairs or moving to another room.
- Help with other aspects of personal hygiene.
Duties can also extend to issues like emergency responses.
IADL caregiver duties list
Given that the average annual cost of a nursing home room stands at over $92,000, it’s not hard to understand why many people prefer home nursing. This is especially true when they don’t require medical care but simply need support with daily chores and independent living. IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) are the answer.
IADL caregiver duties cover a wide range of tasks that a patient may require to live life to the fullest. Despite not directly being needed for survival their impact on your health and wellness can be huge. Some examples are;
- Prepare meals for the day/week.
- Grocery shopping and other errands.
- Provide transportation to the bank, healthcare appointments, etc.
- Help out with social activities in the local area.
- Manage patient healthcare, such as organizing doctor’s trips.
- Complete financial tasks like paying bills.
- Keep the home clean, tidy, and safe.
- Offer support using modern tech.
You may not need all of those tasks, but the relevant ones can be priceless.
I found myself in great need of immediate assistance for my adult female child. I chose their service from among many, because I remembered the help, care and quality of person that was dispatched to me when I needed help with my mother, some time ago. Mom is now deceased, but I especially remember that they took great care in finding just the right person to assist my family with my mentally challenged daughter, Kimberley.
I was completely satisfied with the staff, their professionalism and unselfish help. They checked on me and my family on their off duty hours, and presented themselves professionally – with patience, sincerity and a down to earth quality. The personnel coming in to a person’s home from Family Choice Health Care Services conducted themselves like they were working with human beings in need — and that they too, are human beings who understand. You almost forget that they are being paid to help you, because the level of care and professionalism is presented with such sincerity. I count myself blessed to have them.
Additional caregiver duties list
Understanding home nursing services in 2022 should help you decide what path is right for you. However, the caregiver duties list may also cover some aspects of DADLs (Domestic Activities of Daily Living). Basic pet care, companionship, and help with fine motor skills could all fall under this category.
Moreover, a quality caregiver will go above and beyond to provide a comprehensive service for optimal care and to put patient fears at ease. Some of the additional duties that help make this happen include;
- Provide a full consultation to build a personalized strategy.
- Analyze changing situations to alter the support where needed.
- Offer solutions like respite care when primary caregivers need a vacation.
- Identify if moving to a nursing home is the better option.
- Communicate with families and primary caregivers.
- Adapt to situations like COVID.
- Be available for emergency care.
- Deliver a friendly and consistent approach at all times.
In short, a caregiver works to ensure you get the best care. It’s all that matters.
To find out more about how our caregivers can support you, get in touch today.