🏠 Responsibilities of Nursing Care in Home Care Services
🩺 1. Patient Health Monitoring
Regularly check vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration).
Monitor blood sugar levels, oxygen saturation, and other health indicators.
Record and report any changes in patient condition to doctors or family members.
💊 2. Medication Management
Administer medicines on time and in correct doses.
Maintain a medication chart and ensure prescriptions are followed properly.
Check for any side effects or allergic reactions and report promptly.
🚿 3. Personal Care Assistance
Help patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
Maintain hygiene and comfort for bedridden or disabled patients.
Prevent bedsores by proper positioning and skin care.
❤️ 4. Emotional & Psychological Support
Provide companionship and mental comfort to reduce loneliness and anxiety.
Encourage positive communication and emotional well-being.
Build trust and maintain a respectful caregiver-patient relationship.
🍲 5. Nutrition & Diet Management
Prepare or supervise nutritional meals based on doctor’s advice.
Ensure hydration and proper food intake for recovery and strength.
🧼 6. Infection Control & Clean Environment
Keep the patient’s surroundings clean and sanitized.
Use proper hygiene and safety protocols (gloves, masks, sterilization).
Prevent cross-contamination and infection spread.
🚑 7. Emergency Response
Recognize early signs of medical emergencies.
Provide basic first aid and call for immediate medical help when needed.
Stay calm and act quickly in critical situations.
📋 8. Health Education & Family Support
Educate family members about care routines, medication, and hygiene.
Support families emotionally and guide them in long-term care planning.
🤝 9. Coordination with Healthcare Professionals
Communicate regularly with doctors, physiotherapists, and nurses.
Follow up on treatment plans and progress reports.
🌼 10. Documentation & Reporting
Keep detailed daily care notes (health, diet, medication, activities).
Report patient progress or issues to the supervisor or doctor.