Informal Support Assistant Atlanta Regional Commission-CaresFlex
• Coordinate doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain the schedule.
• Research community resources available for additional assistance or services if needed.
• Coordinate patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicate treatment steps to patients.
• Record client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
• Assist physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility.
• Accompanied my relative to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
• Utilize adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
• Organize oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
• Assist with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.