About who needs care: -hospice patient -stage 4 appendeceal cancer -needs help with all activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, dressing -still ambulatory but needs full assistance getting in and out of bed and walking -spends over 50% of time in bed -eats very little, constantly needs prodding to eat, also a picky eater About the care needs: -must be Tagalog speaking, patient speaks Tagalog as their primary language -must be female -must know how to properly position a mostly bed bound patient -knowledge in properly lifting a patient if needed -knowledge in dressing pressure/bed sores is needed -cheerful, talkative, patient needs a companion Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.
Mobility Assistance
Bathing / Dressing
Companionship
Feeding
Light Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Errands / Shopping