Home Based Care Giver

What is a Home Based Care Giver?

A person (male or female) employed to support and supervise vulnerable, infirm, or disadvantaged people, in their homes, community centres, old age homes, hospices, hospitals etc.

Their day-to-day duties may include:

• Assisting clients with personal care (dressing, mobility, administering medication, personal hygiene, eating and transporting to doctor’s appointments)
• Monitoring patient medications and update health charts
• Monitoring and recording vital signs ((blood pressure, temperature, pulse etc.)
• Maintain open communication between families and health care professionals regarding client’s medical and emotional condition
• Document and report any changes in client’s health status
• Ensure highest client safety and well-being

All these tasks require time and commitment and imply a longer-term relationship with clients/patients