Consistent routine for morning and evening. To include help get out of bed and return to bed. Mobility equipment provided to ensure safety for care provider and senior person.
Changing clothes morning and evening including changing adult diapers. Help senior person with bathing, oral hygiene and occasional grooming (e.g. trimming beard, filing finger nails).
Assisting senior person with eating meals (sometimes already prepared may ask nurse to prepare some meals). Administering medication morning and evening.
Moving senior person from bedroom to living area using wheelchair or walking aid.
Maintaining cleanliness in bedroom and adjoining bathroom; changing bed sheets when necessary.
Light cleaning to keep bedroom, living and dining area free from dust and dirt.
Tidying up after all meal preparations.
Overnight stays 4 nights a week.
Accompany senior person to sporadic dental, scan or doctor appointment.