Elder Care in New York, New York

Hi, i am carlos and i am willing and able to take care of your loved asap, performing some or all following functions: 1. Performs ¬ONLY those functions listed on each patient's care plan. 2. Personal Care - assists with: a. Tub, bed, sponge bath or shower b. Oral hygiene - care of teeth and mouth c. Care of hair d. Shaving e. Care of nails, except for cutting of nails f. Routine skin care/lotion, massage g. Positioning and turning of patients who cannot assist self h. Elimination i. Dressing j. Eating k. Weigh patient 3. Treatments, after demonstrating competency to an RN, assist with: a. Ambulation, including guarding and holding patients who have difficulty b. Transfer of patients who cannot assist self: - From bed to chair/wheelchair - With bedpan or to bathroom - To sitting position - With Hoyer lift c. Exercise program (excluding passive exercises) d. Non-sterile dressing change e. Prosthesis f. Special equipment g. Vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure h. Intake and output i. Specimen collection: urine, stool and sputum j. Cooling sponge bath k. (Texas) catheter l. Care of indwelling and straight catheters m. Remind to take/assist with medications n. Test Urine o. Simple soaks p. Special skin care q. Use of rehabilitative devices r. Application of binders, ace bandages and other supports 4. Homemaking and Nutritional Support - assists with: a. Meal planning and preparation b. Serving and feeding patient c. Linen change d. Laundry e. Light housekeeping f. Grocery shopping g. Dishwashing h. Shopping i. Payment of bills j. Essential errands k. Handle mail 5. The following functions are performed only after demonstration of competency to an RN on a case-by-case basis AND when the patient is self-directing. a. Care of catheter or colostomy drainage bag b. Change of colostomy appliance c. Other allowable activities listed in the New York State Department of Health Matrix as determined on a case-by-case basis by the coordinating nurse in consultation with the administrator 6. Follows universal precautions whenever giving any aspect of patient care. 7. Responds to the physical, emotional and development needs of patients. 8. Follows emergency procedures in the event of any incident, e.g., accident, injury or significant change in patient's condition. Thanks