Home Caregivers and Agency Screening

are hired through an agency. These caregivers are typically screened through the agency, bonded, and insured.

_____ caregivers are members of the family who choose to care for a loved one.

These caregivers are also known as private caregivers, but they should not be confused with private-duty caregivers.

provides care for a period of time to give a family caregiver a break.

gives care to someone who needs help taking care of themselves.

is a profession in the field of human services

on the other hand, are there to help with activities of daily living as well as to provide companionship for their clients.

are licensed to perform skilled care (tube feeding, regular injections, IV therapy, medication administration, etc.).

Sometimes patients are not completely forthcoming with their physical or emotional needs and tend to downplay their pain when speaking with doctors.

Caregivers are often in charge of preparing meals, doing chores or laundry, shopping for groceries or paying bills

Caregivers may help with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, toileting, or arranging child care.

When faced with a serious diagnosis, patients are often overwhelmed by the emotional and physical turmoil. Caregivers are tasked with the important duty of providing support and encouragement for the patients as well as themselves.

caregivers must be present, take notes, ask questions and assist loved ones in making decisions with care team. They may also be responsible for administering, order and picking up medication, providing transportation appointments and dealing with scheduling, billing, or insurance issues.

Good caregivers are good managers. They create schedules, plan for emergencies, and organize information so they don't have to scramble.

Empathy and understanding are absolutely necessary. Even when caring for an abusive person, caregivers try to remain empathetic and understanding.

People who need care often take longer to complete simple tasks. They may ask the same questions over and over.

Good caregivers advocate for their loved ones. They ask questions and expect answers. Good caregivers learn about their loved one's condition, and they make sure their loved one gets the care they need.

A good caregiver is part of a care team that may include doctors, family, and friends. Being understanding and flexible goes a long way toward being a successful team player.

Finding something to laugh about can make a tough situation bearable. A sense of humor keeps a caregiver emotionally strong and is a great stress buster.

A caregiver should respect their own limits and say no to demands when necessary.

Good caregivers know the importance of respecting their loved one's current abilities. Rather than focusing on what their loved one can no longer do, a good caregiver tries be in the moment with them - looking at photos, listening to music, cooking a favorite meal, remembering that they werent alvays sick.

Staying healthy might be the most important quality of a egularly.

Caregivers may make many trips up and down stairs every day.