1. MEDICAL CONDITION – Has your loved one been diagnosed with a disease, illness or other medical condition that could impact their daily living? How is the medical condition likely to cause limitations to a person’s abilities now or in the future?
2. DRIVING - If your loved one drives, is there reason to believe they pose an above average risk for being involved in an accident? How are their reflexes, vision and ability to respond in an unexpected situation? Are they likely to get lost and panic?
3. FOOD/NUTRITION – Is your loved one eating balanced meals? Is their weight stable? Are they able to prepare meals? Are they able to manage grocery shopping? Do they have a reasonable variety of food in the refrigerator (with future expiration dates)?
4. HYGIENE - How does your loved one look and smell - including their breath? Does it appear they are bathing regularly? How are their overall appearance, grooming and ability to match clothing compared to prior years? Do their bed linens and bath towels appear clean? Are they able to manage the laundry?
5. BEHAVIOR – Does your loved one seem anxious or irritable? Does being away from home make them uncomfortable? Do they seem depressed? Are they inconsistent in the things they say? Does your loved one remember names, places and current events?
6. DAILY TASKS - Are basic tasks overly challenging, frustrating or time consuming for your loved one? (example: getting ready to go out, preparing a meal or shopping.)
7. MEDICATION - Can your loved one manage their medications properly including dosage, frequency and changes to prescriptions? Do they understand why they are taking the medications? Are prescriptions getting refilled in a timely fashion?
8. FINANCES – Does it appear that your loved one is capable of making sound financial decisions? Are they able to manage their personal finances? Are bills being paid in a timely fashion? Do they have a reasonable amount of cash on hand?
9. MAIL - Is the mail stacking up? Do you see any past due or delinquency notices? Does your loved one appear to be a target for solicitation offers?
10. SAFETY – Is your loved one careful about turning off appliances (example: stove, coffee pot)? Do they ever carelessly leave candles or cigarettes burning? Are sharp objects properly put away? Do they keep the doors and windows locked – and are they able to locate the keys?
What Sets A Home Helpers Caregiver Apart From Other Caregivers?
Our 19 Step Process
1. All Home Helpers Caregiver applicants fill out an extension application with a required 5 year work history.
2. All Home Helpers applicants work references are checked by phone and letter.
3. All Home Helpers applicants are drug screened prior to hire. (Home Helpers is a Drug Free Workplace.)
4. All Home Helpers applicants receive a personal interview with the owner.
5. State and Federal background checks are obtained on all Home Helpers applicants.
6. Motor Vehicle checks are obtained on all Home Helper applicants.
7. All Home Helpers applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
8. All Home Helpers applicants must have current car insurance.
9. All Home Helpers applicants must have current CPR and First Aide certification.
10.All Home Helpers applicants must have valid CNA (certified nursing assistant) license or have work experience and pass a PCA (Patient Care Assistant) test.
11.All Home Helpers Caregivers are US citizens.
12.All Home Helpers Caregivers are bonded.
13.All Home Helpers Caregivers are covered under Home Helpers Liability Insurance.
14.All Home Helpers Caregivers are covered by Workers Compensation.
15.All Home Helpers Caregivers are subject to random drug screenings.
16.All Home Helpers Caregivers must attend an initial orientation and training.
17.All Home Helpers Caregivers must participate in quarterly training.
18.All Home Helpers Caregivers receive performance reviews on a scheduled basis.
19.All Home Helpers Caregivers are subject to one final screening: “Would I entrust this person with the care and safety of my mom or dad?”
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