Dear Rachel,
I am looking to hire a caregiver for my mom.
What are the usual duties and expectations of a senior caregiver?
Nicole
Hi Nicole,
Thanks for reaching out to us. Hiring a new elder caregiver for your Mom is an imporatant job that will grealy improve her quality of life.
Here’s are some duties you can expect from a senior caregiver.
* Help getting dressed
* Help with bathing and grooming, brushing teeth and hair, denture care, makeup, nail care
* Help in the bathroom as needed
* Kitchen help, meal prep, serving and feeding
* Shopping for food and household needs
* Basic housekeeping
* Managing medication, going to Dr’s appointments
* Providing mental stimulation, playing games, going for walks, social interaction, love, companionship