Grand Rapids Plan of Care
There are so many great stories of how our caregivers connect with our
clients, and connecting is a significant component of our care plan. Seven
years ago, we received a call from a man in Grand Rapids who was planning
to have knee surgery. In order to avoid a rehabilitation stay, he had
to prove to the doctors that he had ample in-home care. Even after recovering
from his knee surgery, he decided he needed help. Our caregivers assisted
him for 7 years, 7 days a week.
We have another client, age 57, who suffers from severe migraines. Because
she lives alone, and her parents who live nearby were out of town, she
called on Homewatch CareGivers of Grand Rapids to help. Our caregivers drove her to appointments,
provided companionship, helped with managing medications, and simply kept
an eye on her because she couldn’t be left alone. Our ability to
connect with that client helped to create great outcomes.
Your home care service plan may include:
Bathing, Dressing, Grooming & Toileting
- Bathing Assistance
- Catheter/Ostomy Bag (Empty Only)
- Comb & Set Hair
- Denture Care Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Incontinence Care Assistance
- Nail Care (File and Clean)
- Oral Hygiene Assistance
- Perineal Care
- Skin Check
- Toileting Assistance
Housekeeping & Laundry
- Change Bed Linens
- Clearing Clutter & Trip Hazards
- Organizing Household Items
- Vacuuming & Dusting
Meals
- Cooking Together and Eating Together
- Incorporating Food Preferences & Dietary Restrictions
- Menu Planning
- Nutrition & Hydration Oversight
- Report Refused Nutrition/Hydration
Errands & Transportation
- Dr's Appointments
- Grocery Shopping
- Pharmacy
- Social Outings
Medications
- Adherence to Time of Day, Dietary Considerations and Activity Scheduling
- Communication About Adherence & Adverse Side Effects
- Medication Reminders
- Remote Care Technology Medication Dispensers
Social Engagement
- Arts & Crafts
- Cards & Board Games
- Music & Movies
- Outings & Social Activities with Friends and Family
- Story Sharing & Reminiscing
Safety Precautions
- Ambulation Assistance
- Assistive Devices
- Bed-Bound Repositioning
- Fall Risk Evaluation
- Full House Safety Evaluation
- Remote Care Technology & Safety Alert Systems
- Transfer Assistance (Bed, Car, Chair)
Quality Oversight
- Care Plan Documentation
- Caregiver Matching
- Family Involvement in Plan of Care
- Indepth Social History
- Quality Assurance Visits
Lifestyle
- Routine Exercising
- Sleeping Patterns
Care Communication
- Communication with Family
- Communication with Providers Coming into the Home (PT, OT, Home Health, DME, Oxygen)
- Communication with Providers Out of Home (PCP, Specialist, Pharmacist, Clinic)
- Dr Appointment Scheduling and Updates