ACT caregivers are trained to help patients with personal care, monitor physical condition and assist with duties. Caregiver duties will vary with each patient and their needs. Caregivers may help the patients with:
Bathing
Some type of bath must be given on each visit. A bath may be a complete bed bath, sponge bath, shower or assistance with shower.
Mobility
A caregiver may assist the patient with ambulation, transfers, and exercises as given by the Nurse or Therapist, assistance with braces, ted hose, and other safety precautions to prevent falls or injuries may also be given.
Other Duties
A caregiver may be assigned other duties depending on the condition of the patient, home environment and availability of other caregivers in the home. These duties may include:
- Carrying out trash
- Reminding to take medication
Personal Care
Includes grooming activities such as shampooing hair, setting hair on rollers or pin curls, combing hair, shaving male patients, brushing teeth, denture care and assistance with bedpans, urinals or going to the bathroom. A patient may need help with getting dressed or undressed.
Balanced care
A limited amount of housekeeping chores may be preformed while at clients’ house. These chores are limited to cleaning up the patient’s IMMEDIATE living area such as the bathroom. The bed may be straightened every visit. The bed linen may be changed as often as needed. If a meal is prepared, the caregiver will clean the kitchen area and items used to prepare the meals. Trash must be taken out daily.
Shopping
A caregiver may go to the store for a patient and buy a limited amount of items. A caregiver 15 NOT allowed to handle more than $20. Prior arrangements are to be made with the Manager if a trip to the store is needed. No monies should be transferred from client/patient to caregiver.
Laundry
A limited amount of washing may also be done by caregivers. This includes the patient’s personal items, bed linen, towels and wash rags.
Meal Preparation
A SIMPLE meal may be fixed if the patients are not able to prepare it for themselves or if no family member is available. If patients have difficulty-feeding themselves, the caregiver may assist as needed.
Skin Care
Patient’s skin may be checked for red areas, breakdowns or bruises during a bath. If the caregiver, observe any skin problems Manager should be notified ASAP for further assessment. Ged bound patients need to be turned every 2 hours by the caregiver to prevent skin problems.
Where can I work?
We currently serve clients throughout the DFW (Dallas, Fort Worth) Area! You can work in an area that is most convenient for you and choose the cases that are closer to your home.
Why Should I work for ACT?
I believe I can make a positive impact here and this has been a passion of mine for a long time. Also, I love what I heard about the company. Some of the benefits of working with ACT:
- A chance to meet new people and care for the elderly
- Ability to learn new skills while working in this field!
- Boost your self-esteem
What shifts do you offer?
We have 12 hour shifts. We are available 24hrs a day 7 days a week so we are flexible and will work around your schedule.