At Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group, our caregivers are responsible for providing in-home, non-medical care to senior citizens to help them meet personal needs. There are two categories of tasks that fall into the caregivers' responsibilities. 

<p>A successful caregiver delivers exceptional care to someone else while managing the responsibilities that come with the job. At Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group, our caregivers are responsible for providing in-home, non-medical care to senior citizens to help them meet personal needs. There are two categories of tasks that fall into the caregivers' responsibilities. </p>
<h2>Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)</h2>
<p> ADLs are essential and basic skills required to care for oneself independently. 
    ADL impairment declines with age, and assistance becomes a necessity. </p>

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        <li> Personal hygiene and grooming  </li>
        <li> Bathing/dressing assistance  </li>
        <li> Monitor physical or environmental conditions as needed  </li>
        <li> Provide companionship and support  </li>
        <li> Toileting/incontinent brief change  </li>
        <li> Assist with feeding </li>
        <li> In some cases, assist with pivot transfers: bed to chair, chair to commode, wheelchair to car, etc. </li>
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<p>When these activities are ignored, it can lead to poor hygiene, additional health conditions, and unsafe living conditions. </p>
<h2>Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)</h2>
<p> IADLs are more complex tasks than ADLs and although not necessary for functional living, the ability to perform IADLs can significantly improve the quality of life. Some examples are:</p>
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    <li> Meal preparation  </li>
    <li> Telephone assistance </li>
    <li> Grocery shopping </li>
    <li> Light housekeeping </li>
    <li> Laundry </li>
    <li> Transportation assistance </li>
    <li> Medication reminders  </li>
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<p>The decrease in the ability for a participant to perform IADLs occurs before ADLs. For example, driving a vehicle and shopping for household items may be difficult, but going to the bathroom and dressing oneself are easy activities. </p>
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<p>Sometimes tasks are requested by the participant, or their family members, that fall outside the definitions of ADLs and IADLs. Examples of tasks you cannot provide are scrubbing floors on your hands and knees, moving heavy furniture, and personal errands for other family members such as cooking their meals or washing their laundry. 
This can be difficult, especially if you have built long-term relationships within the household and enjoy being helpful. A good tip is to talk with your participant and their family when you get started to define your role clearly. Your site coordinator can also assist in helping you through a specific situation. 
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<p> Becoming a <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/5-best-practices-of-highly-successful-in-home-caregivers" target="_blank">successful caregiver</a> is setting boundaries and remembering to care for 
    yourself. As a caregiver, you can make a difference in someone's life and have a 
    fulfilling career. <a href="https://workforcesolutionsgroup.com/caregivercareers/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn about additional responsibilities, caregiver 
    job opportunities, benefits packages, requirements, and more. </p>


Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group Caregiver Responsibilities