Professional boundaries protect the older adult, family, and caregiver.
LoLo describes companionship, errands, transportation support where appropriate, meal preparation, light routines, reminders, and household help as examples of its non-medical work. [1]
Tasks that may fit
Conversation and companionship
Grocery shopping and errands
Meal preparation
Light housekeeping
Transportation and accompaniment
Routine reminders
Support for hobbies and ordinary outings
Family respite
Authorized factual visit updates
Tasks requiring clarification
Personal care, transfers, exercises, driving the client's vehicle, handling money, pets, lifting, and cognitive-support needs may require specific training, agreement, or a different provider.
North Carolina's In-Home Aide framework separates home-management and personal-care levels. [2]
Tasks outside ordinary non-medical scope
Do not diagnose, change doses, administer medication as clinical care, perform skilled wound care, provide therapy, make legal decisions, guarantee safety, or replace emergency services.
If a situation differs from the request, pause and contact the correct person. Call 911 for immediate danger.
Protect privacy
Use authorized channels, share only necessary information, avoid photographs without permission, and write factual rather than speculative notes.
Read Flexible Caregiver Opportunities in Raleigh and What Does a Non-Medical Caregiver Do?.
Frequently asked questions
Can a caregiver remind someone about medication?
Potentially, within the agreed non-medical scope; this is different from administering or changing medication.
What if a family adds a clinical task during a visit?
Do not improvise. Explain the boundary and use the appropriate platform or clinical contact.
Are all personal-care tasks automatically included?
No. Confirm the request, caregiver qualifications, and applicable requirements before accepting.