Responsibilities & Code of Ethics
Guidelines
DO
1. When accepting an assignment, write down the name, place, date, and period of time that the assignment is expected to last.
2. Be on time. 5-10 minutes early is even better.
3. Know the service recipient’s name, and be sure he or she knows yours.
4. Wear practical clothing.
5. Follow all directions regarding the assignment explicitly.
DON’T
1. Don’t give medication or advice on any health related issue.
2. Don’t lift, toilet, or bathe the care recipient or lift or assist with heavy equipment. Don’t do anything you are not comfortable doing. Remember, if you do so, you are fully liable.
3. Don’t provide any financial advice or help with check writing.
4. Don’t cancel at the last minute.
RESPONSIBILITIES and CODE of ETHICS
• Maintain service recipient confidentiality.
• Do not pressure the service recipient to accept your religious beliefs, political viewpoints, or medical opinions.
• Be prompt and keep scheduled commitments.
• Keep monthly time sheets and hand them in.
• Do not bring friends or relatives to the service recipient’s home.
• Do not consume the service recipient’s food and drink.
• Do not smoke.
• Do not use recipient’s telephone for personal calls.
• Do not use the recipient’s car or drive anyone but the recipient.
Call (925) 906-9882 if you have questions
Last updated: 9/2017
DO
1. When accepting an assignment, write down the name, place, date, and period of time that the assignment is expected to last.
2. Be on time. 5-10 minutes early is even better.
3. Know the service recipient’s name, and be sure he or she knows yours.
4. Wear practical clothing.
5. Follow all directions regarding the assignment explicitly.
DON’T
1. Don’t give medication or advice on any health related issue.
2. Don’t lift, toilet, or bathe the care recipient or lift or assist with heavy equipment. Don’t do anything you are not comfortable doing. Remember, if you do so, you are fully liable.
3. Don’t provide any financial advice or help with check writing.
4. Don’t cancel at the last minute.
RESPONSIBILITIES and CODE of ETHICS
• Maintain service recipient confidentiality.
• Do not pressure the service recipient to accept your religious beliefs, political viewpoints, or medical opinions.
• Be prompt and keep scheduled commitments.
• Keep monthly time sheets and hand them in.
• Do not bring friends or relatives to the service recipient’s home.
• Do not consume the service recipient’s food and drink.
• Do not smoke.
• Do not use recipient’s telephone for personal calls.
• Do not use the recipient’s car or drive anyone but the recipient.
Call (925) 906-9882 if you have questions
Last updated: 9/2017