Companion and Sitter Services
Sets out what companions and sitters do and do not do, how they follow the service plan, what they observe and report, and how the Agency keeps companion or sitter services within the limits Georgia law sets, so that clients who need hands-on personal care receive it from a qualified personal care assistant.
About this policy
- Policy number
- GA-HC-SVC-02
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 111-8-65-.10(1)(c)
- Library
- Georgia home care · 49 policies
- Category
- Service delivery
- Sections
- 18
In short
- Companions and sitters help with meals, light housekeeping, laundry, company, and transport and escort.
- Do not help with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, dental care, dressing or eating.
- Do not remind, hand or open medications, and do not lift or transfer the client.
- Call the office during the visit about any fall, illness, new confusion, safety problem or sign of abuse.
- Record the tasks you actually did on the visit record at every visit.
What's inside
18 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 111-8-65-.10(1)(c))
- 5. What Companions and Sitters Do
- 6. What Companions and Sitters Do Not Do
- 7. Following the Service Plan
- 8. Observing and Reporting
- 9. Sitter and Overnight Services
- 10. Supervision
- 11. Responsibilities
- 12. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 13. Staff Training
- 14. References
- 15. Related Policies and Forms
- 16. Approval
- 17. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- What tasks can your companions and sitters perform? What are they not allowed to do?
- How would a companion know what to do on each visit?
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