Medication Reminders are a non-medical support service where caregivers or personal support workers assist clients in remembering to take their prescribed medications on time and in the correct dosage as directed by their healthcare provider.
This service does not involve administering or altering medication (unless the caregiver is a licensed nurse), but rather ensures adherence to the clients prescribed routine for better health outcomes.
Assessment & Planning
Review the clients prescribed medications, timing, and frequency.
Help client/family create a customized medication schedule (daily/weekly).
Help client/family set up pill organizers, blister packs, or reminder tools if needed.
Reminder Delivery
PSWs provide verbal or visual reminders at the scheduled time.
Support Activities
Reading medication labels for clients with vision difficulties.
Offering water or assistance in opening bottles/blister packs.
Documenting that the reminder was given and medication was taken.
Monitoring & Reporting
Observe for missed doses and report patterns to family/health professionals.
Notify family or nurse if the client refuses or forgets medication repeatedly.
Track side effects or unusual reactions and escalate appropriately.
Boundaries of Service
PSWs provide reminders only; they do not administer injections, alter dosages, or make medical decisions.