Task Boundaries
Caregivers cannot perform these duties like sweeping, laundry, or full meal prep.
What are household chores?
"Want to friend me on Facebook?"
I would like to maintain a professional, working relationship.
"Can you stay 30 minutes longer? I’ll sign for it."
As much as I'd love to support, I have plans afterwards.
How would you respond to a Guardian asking you for additional help that is not within compliance?
“I’d love to help, but I’m not allowed to do that under agency policy.”
You are not allowed to accept these, even if they seem small or kind.
What are gifts, tips, or food?
You may never invite these people to join you on shift.
Who are friends, partners, or children?
Do you have a partner?
I would like to my working life to remain private.
"Can you just take him down the street in your car really quickly?"
I am only allowed to transport the client if it is for an accident or emergency.
What response can you give to a guardian asking you to do their laundry?
“That’s outside my role. Let me have the office follow up with you.”
You need the Accident, Emergency sheet before doing this.
What is leaving the home or transporting the client?
Can you change my wound dressing?
Unfortunately, that is out of my job scope. But I can report the wound so that someone certified can support you.
Would you like to grab some coffee sometime?
Thank you for the offer, however I would like to keep my work and personal life separate.
"Can you help watch my other kids too while you’re here?"
I am only allowed to render services for my client that was approved by the Regional Center.
Can you please tutor my child on their Math homework?
“I need to stay within the tasks I’ve been assigned.”
Who do you contact to report if your client/guardian has pressured you time falsify timecards?
Inland Respite: HR Representative
Can you administer my medication on my behalf?
No, I cannot. But I can remind, supervise and observe to report any abnormalities.
My wife has been annoying me lately.
I am sorry to learn about that, however, I am here to solely care for my client.
Would you like to come with us to a family trip?
Unfortunately, I can only render services within the client's home.
Would you be able to run some errands for me?
“Unfortunately, I’m not able to do that. I hope you understand.”
You suspect abuse or unsafe living conditions, what do you do?
Report it to the Inland Respite
Your client/guardian invites you to the gym, what do you do?
Kindly decline. I am only allowed to provide services to the consumer.
My relationship with my spouse has gotten strained over the years.
I am sorry to hear that, however, I am wanting the focus to remain on the care of the client.
"He’s asleep, go ahead and take a nap."
I need to make sure I am alert and attentive to my client at all times.
“Let me call the office so they can assist you with that.”
You feel discriminated on your ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy, etc.
Report it to your HR Representative