Elder Care in Acadia Valley, Alberta

I have acquired following qualities/ skills while working as caregiver.  Assist elderly with dressing, bathing, grooming and toileting  Provide support in handling basic household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, doing laundry and ironing  Plan, prepare and monitor meals for elderly individuals by conforming to meal plans meted out by healthcare professionals or family members  Handle after meal cleanup activities by ensuring appropriate sanitation is performed  Provide assistance with walking and light exercises  Change linen and ensure that rooms are aired out on a regular basis  Run errands; buy groceries, pick up prescriptions and pay bills alike  Manage health insurance plans of clients  Encourage elderly wards to engage in both physical and mental exercises  Administer medication according to schedule  Escort elderly to social activities such as gatherings, dinners, picnics or parties  Provide companionship to clients during religious services and events  Accompany individuals to doctors’ appointments or physical therapy sessions  Respond quickly to emergency situations by employing first aid and CPR practices  Engage clients in conversation with a view to keeping them entertained  Listen to clients when they are in a ranting mood and provide compassionate responses  Observe changes in behavior or medical condition and report changes immediately  Take notes of responses to medicines and create reports for medical intervention purposes  Report any significant change in clients’ health/condition and comminicate the same to the family immediately