A caregiver for the elderly has many responsibilities including: 1. Creating a care plan that addresses the patient's medical needs and level of care required. 2. Helping with basic daily activities like bathing, dressing, eating, and taking medication. 3. Providing companionship to reduce loneliness and social isolation which can worsen health. 4. Ensuring safety in the home and assisting with transportation to appointments.

1. RESONSIBILITIES AND
PROFESSIONAL
BEHAVIOUR IN GERIATRIC
HOME CARE

3. Introduction
As soon as person crosses the age limit of 60, a lot
many issues start gripping them. Starting from
mental well-being to physical injuries, the aged
people always live in constant risk of their health.
Irrespective of whether you are a family member,
neighbour or friend, being a caregiver comes with
an extra set of responsibilities. It is because, taking
care of elderly is about walking the extra mile.

4. Taking care of the elderly is not an easy job.
The requirement of a caregiver is irrespective
of the dependence or independence of the
senior.

5. Responsibilities and
professional behavior

6. Skilled caregiver
Not only experienced in
taking care of adults but
has other key areas to focus
on.
This includes learning how
to control the disease,
making the seniors feel
happy, managing child-like
behavior, and taking care
during sickness.

7. Apart from the above services, care for
elderly patients also includes effective
communication with them.
as people grow old, they tend to fall prey
to loneliness. The pangs of isolation,
combined with deteriorating health,
makes matters worse.

8. Caregivers represent the pillars of respect, love,
compassion, and companionship.
The geriatric caregiver’s responsibilities are not only
limited to caring for them. It also involves treating
them well & checking for any medical ailments.
Need collaborated work with physicians, families,
therapists, and social workers to improve the elderly
people’s life.

9. #Teacher: A caregiver for the elderly informs
their patient of information related to healthful
everyday practices, assists with treatment to
avoid illnesses, and educates seniors on how to
take care of personal hygiene.
The Main Roles of an Elderly
Caregiver

10. #Consultant/Adviser: Caregivers learn how to
listen and talk to their clients and give
counseling if needed.
#Coordinator/Organizer: Caregivers are in
direct contact with their patients and their entire
health care team, so proper coordination ensures
the elderly person’s total wellness.

11. Empathy, or the willingness to consider the
feelings of their clients and treat people with
respect
Job or career-based knowledge
Problem-solving skills
An ability to think on their feet and adapt to a
patient’s needs, especially if they have specific
conditions (such as cardiovascular issues that
could lead to a heart attack or disorders like
Alzheimer’s disease)
Skills of a Caregiver

12. Attitude of Compassion
Flexibility
Commitment to Long-Term Quality Care
Effective Communication Skills
Patience and Problem-Solving

13. The Main Responsibilities of an
Elderly Caregiver
While a caregiver’s duties can vary from day to
day, there are a few necessary tasks that remain
the same when looking after a senior.
1. Prepare a Care Plan
caregiver will establish a care plan that addresses
the patient’s strengths and weaknesses. The plan
helps to determine how many hours of care a
elderly requires each day.

14. 2. Assess Medical Requirements
If a patient has prescription medication or needs
help with pain management, a doctor can
evaluate their needs and create a medical care
plan that will assist the caregiver to provide
medical assistance in the comfort of the patient’s
home and familiar surroundings.

15. 3. Monitor Medication
Caregivers monitor their patient’s medication
according to the above plan which will specify
what times of day medical assistance should be
provided.

16. 4. Help with Basic Needs
Caregivers help their patients with essential
needs, such as grooming, toileting, and bathing.

17. 5. Prepare Meals
As we age, food preparation can prove
challenging. Caregivers can assist with grocery
shopping and meal preparation, while also
monitoring the person’s nutrition.

18. 6. Housekeeping
As we become older and less active, maintaining
a home seems to take more time. Patients
benefit from their caregiver’s assistance with
vacuuming, washing dishes, and taking out the
trash.

19. 7. Transferring Around the House
If a senior has difficulty with moving around
their house, such as from bed in the morning to
a chair when they wake up, a caregiver can help
to move them and make them comfortable.

20. 8. Transport
Caregivers assist with transporting seniors to
doctor’s appointments and any other activities on
their schedule.

21. 9. Ensure safety at home
Encourage Parents to Stay Active Through
Exercise (take consultation of a physician
beforehand)
Monitor their medications and check-up from
time to time
Keep a tab on their physical activity (consult a
physical therapist. Physical therapists help in
improving the balance, control, and gait through
exercises, which prevent the risk of falling)

22. Make Your Home Safety Proof: These are
some of the inexpensive ways to increase home
safety for seniors. Take small steps like
improving the lighting around the house,
installing secure rails alongside the stairs,
or grab bars in the bathrooms, which cuts off
the additional risk of falling.

23. 10. Companionship
Companionship is by far one of the most
important duties of a caregiver. It is a
rewarding job and seniors are usually happy for
the company.

24. 11. Performance Monitoring
Take care of patient’s care plans, monitor the
performance of their care, and talk to medical
professionals when adjustments need to be made.
While these are all important tasks in looking
after the elderly, it’s important to remember that
caregivers will adjust each task for the person
they are looking after.

25. 12. Encourage Health Promotion Activities
Encourage health promotion activities and
facilitate participation in plan
Give choices: food, grooming, activities
Facilitate care in least restrictive setting
Explore opportunities in community
Anticipate changes in mental and physical
health

26.  13. Consider Legal Issues Associated With Aging
 Consent for treatment
 Establishing competence
 Use of restraints
 Injuries
 Consent for participation in research
 Maintenance of patient rights
 Advanced directives
 Do not resuscitate orders

27. 14. Prevent Elder Abuse
“Elder maltreatment" refers to the seven
types of abuse and neglect are physical abuse,
sexual abuse, emotional or psychological
abuse, financial or material exploitation,
abandonment, neglect, and self-neglect.
At risk: female, frail, 80+, dependent on child
or spouse

28. 15. Memory Care
In the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s and
dementia, patients may struggle. They may
become more forgetful and agitated due to the
increased confusion. Family members may feel
guilty as they’re unable to provide around-the-
clock care.

29. 16. Family Support
It’s difficult for a family member to come to
terms with the signs of aging that their elders
may display. Many don’t know how to help or
how to cope with the situation. A caregiver is
available for both patient and family support.
They provide education, ideas, and methods to
make family life easier. With the help of an in-
home caregiver, family members can remain
independent while still providing the care that
their loved ones need.

30. THANK YOU