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The Differences Between Home Health Care Caregiver Roles

Comfort Home Care

A personal care assistant, or PCA, helps the elderly, those with disabilities, and those recovering from an illness or accident with the activities of daily living, or ADLs. A PCA may also help with light housekeeping tasks, meal preparation and other basic needs. Certified Nursing Assistant. Registered Nurse.

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Keeping Alzheimer’s Patients at Home With Memory Care

Comfort Home Care

Personal care : Help with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, and help with eating.

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Aging in Place: Strategies for Seniors to Maintain Independence at Home

Community Home Health Care

As seniors enter their golden years, many prefer to age in the comfort of their own homes rather than transitioning to assisted living or nursing facilities. – Household Support: Community Home Health Care caregivers can assist with light housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, and grocery shopping.

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The Ultimate Guide to Caregiver Training in 2022

Home Care Pulse

Housekeeping: While these skills may seem like common sense, caregivers are often unsure of how much housekeeping they should be doing. While “light housekeeping” is a common requirement of the job, caregivers are unsure if that includes scrubbing the shower, rearranging furniture, cleaning the bathroom floors, or doing laundry.

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