Clients or their families may ask caregivers to perform tasks that are outside of their qualifications, responsibilities, and job duties as an unlicensed caregiver.
Guidelines must be firmly established by the home care agency or organization and communicated to the caregiver.
There are a few specific things that are NOT ALLOWED, such as providing any type of medical services. Unlicensed caregivers may not:
- Give medications of any kind.
- Mix medications for clients or fill their daily med minder box.
- Give advice about medications.
- Perform a medical assessment.
- Provide medical care.