Friday, September 19, 2008

promised the care giver rules....

Rules in no particular order

 

 

 

q     Check at least once an hour on her even if she does not call and carry light remote and monitor with you if walking around the house.

q     Potty Duties

o       Clean portable potty bucket after each use, fill with 1 inch of water and dust the seat with powder

o       Make certain that you wash Mom’s hand with a handy wipe after she uses potty

o       If she has soiled he pants immediately remove and place in a plastic bag. Seal up bag and dispose in kitchen garbage at night and large garbage outside during the day

o       Place wet clothing in wash and start wash leaving lid up until washer is full

o       Make certain she wipes and uses wipes on hands afterwards

q     Have spare trash bags in clear garbage can and fresh bag in wicker (white) can at all times

q     In evening ensure that Mom’s cell phone is plugged into charger

q     Place Mom’s drinking glass on washcloth on bedside table and change wash cloth every two days

q     Change drinking glass at end of every shift

o       Make certain she gets fresh water to take her pills

o       Add ice to her glass on occasion

q     Change sheets and pillow cases:

o       Monday Morning

o       Wednesday Morning

o       Friday Morning

o       Or as needed for accidents or bathing

q     Vacuum the house

o       Monday Morning

o       Wednesday Morning

o       Friday Morning

q     Trash is to be emptied every day to large can outside

o       Garbage pickup on Monday and Friday make sure large can is by road

o       Small garbage is used for soiled pants is to be dumped immediately

o       All ashtrays around house and out on patio are to be dumped everyday

o       Check for garbage in all rooms to be emptied

q     Dishes are to be washed and put away after each meal

q     Mom’s teeth need to be brushed and flossed after each meal

o       Currently she is able to do this with assistance

§         Hand her a flossing stick and throw out when used

<SPANSTYLE="FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings? mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family:>§         Place some toothpaste on the brush and hand her the brush have a glass of water and the bowl for her to spit in after rinsing

o       When she is no longer able to do this by herself we will come up with a different plan

q     Bathing

o       A bed bath should be given every evening

o       A shower should be given On Monday during the day

q     Lotion

q     Turn Mom in bed on occasion to prevent bed sores

q     For sleeping make sure she has a knit cap on her head, either the white heavy one or the red Buccaneer’s one unless of course she is hot to begin with

q     DO NOT TOUCH the air conditioners

o       Make certain the fans are positioned to circulate the air into Mom’s room

o       Ask Mom whether she is hot or cold

q     Get Mom up for Meals in wheelchair to dining room table unless she is miserable

q     During the day if she has no visitors please take her for a walk around the neighborhood in her wheelchair to get some fresh air. There is a park on 14th street 2 blocks up as well.

q     Help grandmother with food preparation

o       Breakfast

o       Lunch

o       Dinner

q     Laundry to be done P.M. shift

o       If soiled clothing is involved immediately turn on washer and fill up tank leaving lid up to stop cycle until washer is full with clothes

o       FOLLOW DIRECTIONS on laundry detergent as it is concentrated!

o       Ask Gram if she has any dirty laundry to go in the wash, to ensure full load.

o       Laundry needs to be dried, hung up/folded before P.M. shift leaves at 8:00 a.m.

o       A.M. shift will put all cleaned laundry in its proper place. If you are unsure where something goes, ask Gram

q     Kitchen Floor to be cleaned on Tuesday

q     Bathroom needs to be thoroughly cleaned on Thursday

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