DEFINITIONS

Companion/Sitter services include non-medical care, socialization and basic supervision to ensure a client’s safety and well-being.  Companions may provide light housekeeping tasks, which are secondary to the care and supervision of the client.

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POLICY

• American Professional Care Services LLC provides Companion/Sitter services to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions.

• Companion/Sitter services include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

  • providing companionship, friendship and emotional support;

  • talking listening, sharing experiences,

  • playing games/cards, reading to client etc.

  • helping keep clients in contact with family, friends and the outside world

  • providing transportation to medical appointments, grocery store and errands

  • accompanying clients to recreational and/or social events

  • assisting with plans for visits and outings

  • writing or typing letters/correspondence

  • organizing and reading mail

  • planning local trips and out-of-town travel with clients

  • teaching/performing meal planning and preparation

  • performing light housekeeping

  • accompanying client on walks

  • reminding client to take medication

  • reminding client to start or finish meals and,

  • assisting with pet care.

• Companion/sitter services shall not include any personal or hands-on care.