1. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

2. Home Management Summary
This is different from a caregiver because we are not managing the home, we are providing care within the home
Services are designed to help individual complete tasks of daily living that could be performed independently if individual had no disability
Services include: non-medical personal care, general household activities/chores, health maintenance activities, routine wellness services, chore services, overnight assistance
Essentially household management…overseeing organizational, financial, day- to-day operations of a house or estate

3. Home Care Companion
Provide services to individuals in their own homes and communities who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability, and/or other inflictions
May include light housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship, respite and advice on such things as nutrition, cleanliness and household activities
Home care companions are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant agency policies and industry standards

4. Home Care Companion Responsibilities
Provide companionship (friendship, conversation, emotional support)
Talk, listen, share experiences
Help keep clients in contact with family, friends, and outside world
Provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery store and errands
Accompany clients to recreational and/or social events
Teach/perform meal planning and preparation
Perform light housekeeping
Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions
Observe client’s functioning and report to Supervisor
Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service
Make decisions and solve problems

5. Care with Medication
Sunny Days In-Home Care is a non-medical agency and CAN NOT give medications
Assistance is limited to:
Reminding consumer to take medication
Placing medication within reach
Obtaining the necessary equipment
Pouring water for oral medication
Opening bottle caps
Checking dosage
Storing medication and reassuring consumer correct dosage was taken

6. Tips for Self-Care
Allow the care-receiver to do as much as possible, provide only as much help as needed
When older people do all (or part) of their own care, it is a form of exercise to maintain strength and promote independence
Adapt the home
Install equipment such as grab rails in the bathroom, wheelchair-accessible sinks and mirrors, bath bench for shower or tub, and lights with switches that are easily reached
Seek the aid of therapists or nurses to teach you how to perform personal care tasks safely and effectively
Learn about client’s disability and what you can do to help them function as independently as possible
Include client in making plans for their care
Take suggestions and feelings into consideration and encourage involvement in his/her own care. Sometimes slowing the pace of the activity down will help
Be aware of changes in client’s health and abilities

7. Providing Comfort Care
Physical Comfort  ask the client regularly if they are comfortable, their health care providers must be aware if they are in physical pain. Ask clients to rate pain on scale of 0-10, and record responses
Emotional and Spiritual Comfort  take some time each day to talk to your client about their feelings and to share your feelings with them. Encourage clients to share their feelings, and be open to share what is happening with their care or condition
Mealtimes  make meal times a pleasant, social event. Sit and talk with client while they eat, and utilize special utensils that make eating easier if necessary. Use an attractive plastic tablecloth or place mats that are easy to clean and a towel to cover client clothes