Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Activities of daily living are activities related to personal care. They include bathing or showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating.
Examples of personal care service tasks Showering or bathing, including verbal or physical cueing or hands-on assistance. Dressing and undressing. Grooming tasks, including brushing teeth, denture care, shaving, hair styling, and makeup. Transferring, such as getting in and out of a chair or bed.
Certification Requirements in Arizona Be at least 18 years old. Possess a high school diploma or GED. Complete a caregiver training program approved by the DHS. Pass a written competency exam. Obtain a fingerprint clearance card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Personal care is help with things like: bathing, showering, hair washing, shaving, brushing your teeth, and nail care. going to the toilet, catheter and stoma care, skin care, incontinence laundry and bed changing. eating, special diets, and food preparation.
Private hygiene tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Household chores and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Meal preparation and ensuring balanced, nutritious meals. Mobility support, including moving safely around the home.
3 rules to live by as a personal caregiver are: Help maintain their modesty where possible. Treat them with the respect and dignity you would want to be treated with. Foster a Relationship of Trust. Your primary role as a personal caregiver is to enable safety and comfort for your client, both physically and mentally.
The ALTCS gross monthly income limit is $2,901 (effective January 1, 2025) for an individual. If you are married, ask for a Community Spouse Information Sheet. If your income is over the limit, you may still be able to qualify by setting up a special type of trust.
Eligibility 60 years of age or older, or. 18 - 60 years of age with a disability, and functionally impaired and unable to perform activities of daily living. This includes eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, using the bathroom and mobility (for example, walking or moving from a wheelchair to a bed).