Caregiver Essentials

Caregiver Essential Supplies
  • McKesson Exam Glove McKesson Brand

    McKesson

    McKesson Vinyl Clear Exam Glove, 100 per Box

    McKesson Exam GloveClear Beaded cuff Nonsterile Ambidextrous Single use only Features a smooth inner and outer surface High tactile sensitivity Not made with natural rubber latex

    As low as $9.04
  • Purell Hand Sanitizing Wipe GOJO 9022-10

    Purell

    Purell Hand Sanitizing Wipes with Ethyl Alcohol, 5 in x 7 in

    Practice proper hygiene with these Purell® Sanitizing Wipes. They contain a 62 percent alcohol formulation that sanitizes hands. The Purell® hand sanitizing wipes destroy 99.99 percent of disease-causing bacteria and germs, maintaining good hygiene. The...

    As low as $15.23
  • NexTemp Single Patient Skin Thermometer Medical Indicators 1112-20

    NexTemp

    NexTemp Disposable Thermometers, Plastic - Oral, Axillary

    Dots are a bright green color at normal room temperature As the thermometer is warmed, the chemical dots turn black in sequence until the highest temperature is reached The chemical dots will revert back to their original green state in a short period of...

    As low as $35.35
  • Alcare Extra Hand Sanitizer SC Johnson Professional USA Inc 101561

    Alcare Extra

    Alcare Extra Hand Sanitizer 1,000 mL Refill Bottle

    Package Count: 6. Alcare® Extra Foaming Hand Sanitizer is ideal for healthcare and high traffic settings where highly effective moisturizing sanitizer is needed.Kills up to 99.99% of many organisms in 15 seconds Invisi-Feel™ leaves hands feeling clean –...

    $122.07
  • LinkTemp Non-Contact Skin Surface Thermometer Links Medical LMP001

    Links Medical

    LinkTemp Non-Contact Thermometer 1 Seconds

    LinkTemp non-contact infrared thermometer provides an instant and accurate way for caregivers to take temperate without contact in a multi-user environment where efficacy, accuracy, and efficiency matter every day.Provides quick and accurate measurement...

    $103.84
  • HealthSmart Non-Contact Skin Surface Thermometer Mabis Healthcare 18-545-000

    HealthSmart

    HealthSmart Non-Contact Thermometer 1 Seconds

    The HealthSmart DigiScan Forehead and Ear Thermometer is a no-touch needed thermometer that helps take temperature readings quick and accurately without having to insert a thermometer in the mouth (such as an oral thermometer), under the armpit or other...

    $45.29
  • 3M Avagard D Hand Sanitizer 3M 9221

    3M

    3M Avagard D Ethyl Alcohol Hand Sanitizer - Instant Antiseptic

    Prevent the spread of bacteria with 3M™ Avagard™ D Hand Antiseptic, Instant, With Moisturizers. The gel formulation contains 61% w/w ethyl alcohol that kills 99.99% of bacteria, including strains resistant to antibiotics. 3M™ Avagard™ D instant hand...

    As low as $17.04
  • Non-Contact Skin Surface Thermometer ProMed Specialties TH-300

    ProMed Specialties

    Non-Contact Thermometer 1 Seconds

    With a fast 1 second response times and large, easy to read LCD screen, the Non-Contact Skin Surface Thermometer Infrared Skin Probe by ProMed Specialties is a great tool to have around the home or facility. Without the need to come in contact with the...

    $38.62
  • GelRite Hand Sanitizer DermaRite Industries 104

    Dermarite

    GelRite Instant Hand Sanitizer Gel with Vitamin E

    GelRite® is an alcohol-based, no rinse hand sanitizer that kills 99% of germs. Enriched with vitamin E to keep hands soft even after repeated use without leaving a sticky or tacky residue.Kills 99% germs Alcohol-based formula is enriched with vitamin E...

    As low as $6.27
Caregiver Essentials

There’s no manual for being a caregiver — at least not if you’re caring for someone close to you. Your needs as a caregiver will be as unique as the person you’re caring for and may vary from day to day. There are, however, some essential items that most caregivers should have on hand.


Everyday Items

You might not think of it as a caregiving tool, but your smartphone can literally be a lifesaver — just make sure that a charger is part of your kit. Other everyday items every carer should have are an address book or contact list with important numbers like healthcare providers and a pocket calendar or planner for writing down appointments.


Medication and Related Items

Keep a list of all medications your patient is taking so you have it handy for medical professionals. If the list is long, consider printing it out and keeping several copies on hand. A medication schedule/checklist can also be helpful, as can a pill organizer.


Everyday Items

You might not think of it as a caregiving tool, but your smartphone can literally be a lifesaver — just make sure that a charger is part of your kit. Other everyday items every carer should have are an address book or contact list with important numbers like healthcare providers and a pocket calendar or planner for writing down appointments.


Vitals Kit

While it might not be part of your routine, there may be situations where taking vitals might be helpful or even essential. Keeping the basics such as a thermometer, blood pressure monitor, stethoscope, and pulse oximeter in your medicine chest is a wise idea.
And, of course, if the person you’re caring for has diabetes, a glucose monitoring system is necessary. If your vitals kit includes a mercury thermometer, be sure to include a mercury spill kit in case of breakage.


Protective and Sanitizing Equipment

PPE, gowns, hand sanitizer, wipes — both disinfectant and personal care types — belong in every caregiver’s tool kit. Travel-sized bottles of hand sanitizer can be comfortably carried in a pocket or purse, or opt for a countertop pump bottle. If you are using sanitizer many times during the day, you might consider installing a refillable dispenser.


First Aid Kit

Every household should own a first aid kit. First aid kits typically contain antiseptic wipes, bandages and gauze pads, medical tape, antibiotic ointment, burn cream, eyewash, and other items you may need to treat minor wounds. Make sure you know where your first aid kit is located, and restock any items that get used.


Incontinence Products

While not every caregiver will need them, staying well-stocked is a must if you’re caring for someone who is incontinent or who has the occasional accident. So ensure that you have on hand not only their preferred product, such as disposable underwear, but also a change of clothes, bed protectors, and a change of bedding.


Rinse-Free Personal Care Items

Even if the person you’re caring for is capable of bathing, there may be days when they — or you — are simply not up to the task of a bath or a shower. On days like these, dry shampoos, leave-in conditioners, and rinse-free body wash are a great way to keep up with personal hygiene without the physical stress of getting into and out of the shower or tub.
Being a caregiver is rewarding but can be overwhelming, too. Having the right tools in your caregiving toolkit can reduce the stress involved in this challenging relationship. For all your caregiver essentials, visit SimplyMedical today.