Some of the duties as a caregiver are charting or writing care notes.The company the caregiver is employed with will require documentation. They will want to know what you did all day such as I feed the client or helped to the restroom. It is also where you will note things such as the client not feeling well or skin break down.

The care notes are also given to the medical insurance company so the company you work for will get paid also.

The care note will also serve as a back up time sheet, proof you were at the clients home. The caregiver must clock in on a tablet or phone provided by the insurance company but we all know technology can fail. So the care note will make sure you get paid because the client signs the note as well.