Companion” or “sitter” means a person who spends time with or cares for an elderly, handicapped, or convalescent individual and accompanies such individual on trips and outings and may prepare and serve meals to such individual. A companion may NOT provide hands-on personal care to a client. At Accountable Home Care, we refer only licensed caregivers that are either home health aides or certified nursing assistances that can offer companionship AND hands-on personal care.
What is considered light housekeeping? I would like to get rid of my housekeeper.
Light housekeeping is designed for a caregiver to maintain the cleanliness and walking path of the area in the home for their patient. Light housekeeping is wiping down the kitchen countertop after preparing a lunch and wiping down the shower door. Light housekeeping does not mean heavy scrubbing, moving furniture or cleaning out cupboards.
Supplementing Hospice Care at Home with Private Duty Caregivers Benefits of Additional Care Improved Quality of Life: Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) play a crucial role in providing end-of-life care at home. They work closely with patients and their families, helping them manage their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and maintain their dignity during the …
Live-In Home Health Aides Often times an unplanned health care setback can create a need for an immediate home care solutions. Live-in home health aides can play a key role in providing companionship and a safe home environment after a health set back. Accountable Home Care can provide an affordable short term or long term …