Caregiver

Caregiver Responsibilities and Duties

• Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living (ADL's)
• Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using a bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, shaving, skin, and hair)
• Ambulation/Transfers
• Eating
• Dressing/Grooming
• Prepares meals and snacks
• Accompany clients on errands or medical appointments
• Light Housekeeping
• Performs client-specific activities that are taught by a Right at Home Care Manager or Nurse
• Meditation reminders
• Assisting with the prescribed range of motion exercises
• Measuring and preparing special diets
• Understanding dementia care
• Incontinence care

Caregiver Qualifications and Skills

• Compassion and concern for veterans and older adults
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have your own insured automobile