Code of Ethics

v Do NOT drive the client’s car for any reason.

 

v Do NOT transport the client in your car for any reason.

 

v Do NOT consume the client’s food or drink (except water, also able to use client’s bathroom)

 

v Do NOT discuss personal problems or religious or political beliefs with the client.

 

v Do NOT accept gifts or tips (items, things or monetary).

 

v Do NOT bring other persons (including children) to the client’s home.

 

v Do NOT consume alcoholic beverages or use medicine or drugs for purposes other than medical, in the client’s home or prior to service delivery.

 

v Do NOT smoke in the client’s home.

 

v Do NOT solicit or accept money or good for personal gain from the client.

 

v Do NOT violate the client’s privacy and confidentiality of information and records.

 

v Do NOT purchase any item from the client even at fair market value.

 

v Do NOT assume control of the financial and/or personal affairs of the client or of his/her estate including power of attorney, conservatorship, or guardianship.

 

v Do NOT move in with the client, nor spend additional time with the client outside of scheduled work time.

 

v Do NOT take anything from the client or remove any items from the client’s home.

 

v Do NOT commit any act of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation toward the client or any persons in their home.