CAREGIVER/ CARE TAKER

Someone provides care to the client and supervised care of children, elderly or the disabled in a private household. A caregiver has a determination and should have long patience for their client.

There are two objectives in giving care:

• To help the patient attain his/her highest functional level.

• To be aware of patients needs.

The basic considerations in assisting client with his/her personal needs is to maintain person's privacy, dignity and safety. The client should be pleased in doing your task. You can also help your client maintain his self-esteem and sense of Independence by encouraging him/her to do as much functions by himself/herself if possible.

There are four Roles of the Caregiver:

• Know each client's individual goal and expected outcomes.
• Understand the possible problems that may hinder the recovery process.
• Report these problems/ changes to supervisors to the Nurse, Physical Therapist and the Physician can decide a course of action.
• Know that there are usually several short-term goals necessary to achieve a long term goal.