SERVICES WE PROVIDE

A Caring Hand In-Home Care is not about advanced nursing skills or high-tech medical services; it is about assisting clients with difficulty enabling life in the comfort of their homes.

Personal Care:

Bathing / shampooing Toileting Brushing hair/ teeth Make-up/care of skin (unbroken) Shaving Dressing Feeding

Light Housekeeping:

Housekeeping is term as “light” because it is incidental to direct personal care of the elders. Our caregiver does perform duties for the elders that are indirectly related to personal care.

Personal laundry Vacuuming Meal preparation Dishwashing Changing linens Tiding rooms

Supervision:

Because our caregiver does not work under the supervision of doctors or a nurse, he/she limits herself/himself to non-medical task such as

Preparing special meals (low fat or sodium) Maintaining hygiene Monitoring status Assisting and reminding of self- administered medication

Assisting with Mobility:

Bed to wheelchair Bed to commode Wheelchair to walker Wheelchair to chair

Companionship:

Caring Hand In-Home caregivers are a vital source of moral support for elders who are beginning to lose independence, social contact, and interaction with the community. Our caregiver enhances the quality of life for the elders through;

Reading Music Walks Letter writing Conversation Assisting with interest

Transportation and Assisting:

Lack of adequate transportation is one of the main problems facing elders who are struggling to live independently. Some never learn to drive, while others have to give up driving due to health problems. Our caregivers who drive can run errands to take the clients to appointments. He/she may also provide escort in public transportation for:

Shopping Visiting Eating out Doctors and dental appointment Banking/post office Pharmacy

In addition to the task outlined above, Caring Hand In-Home caregivers can give their best care by doing extra act of care by:

• Calling to check between visits
• Will pick-up medication on their way to see clients
• Bring a little joke each day
• Bring a little smile
• Just being a good listener