Important Duties and Responsibilities of Caregivers

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IMPORTANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY OF CAREGIVERS B R I G H T E R C A R E SERVICES


OVERVIEW OF CAREGIVERS A caregiver is a family m e m b e r t h a t takes care or provide care t o a loved one . Caring for seniors w h o c a n n o t take care of themselves can b e stressful a n d o v e r w h e l m i n g for a family m e m b e r over t i m e . Hiring a caregiver gives you peace of m i n d even w h i l e you are away f r o m h o m e . They can assist i n all daily activities i n c l u d i n g cooking , ba t hi n g , dressing , g r o o m i n g , exercises , housekeeping , a n d t a k i ng your elderly loved on e t o t h e doctor , supermarket , pharmacy , a n d t o c o m p l e t e m a n y m o r e tasks . BRIGHTER CARE SERVICES


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY OF CAREGIVERS Caregivers may have a range of responsibilities from attending to a person's physical needs, including preparing meals and helping the person bathe and dress, to logistical tasks such as driving the person to the doctor, buying groceries, and keeping the home clean. Help clients or residents with the activities of daily living. Prepare meals, cleans house or does laundry Order and pick up medications at the drugstore Perform personal care tasks such as hygiene, ambulation, eating, dressing, toileting, and shaving. Talk with clients, give them companionship while participating in resident activities. Change bed linens, clean and iron laundry and assist in keeping room, cabinet, and dresser drawers neat and clean. Discuss the care plan and needs with the doctors and care managers Create and maintain a pleasant work environment. BRIGHTER CARE SERVICES


ABOUT BRIGHTER CARE SERVICES B ri g h t e r C a re Se rvi c e s ( B C S ) p ro vi d e s services t h a t w i l l assist individuals w h o r e c e i v e w ai ve r services in g a i n i n g a c c e s s to n e e d e d w a i ve r services a n d o t h e r state M e d i c a i d p l a n se rvices . R e g a rd l e ss o f t h e f u n d i n g so u rc e , BCS p ro vi d e s o t h e r m e d i c a l , so c i a l , a n d e d u c a t i o n a l se rvices .

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