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Full shift walkthrough in the Giv app

This guide walks through a complete shift, from clocking in to documentation, goals, medications, transportation, and incident reports.

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Step 1: start an impromptu shift (if enabled)

  1. From the Home Screen, tap New Shift

  2. Select the client(s) you’ll be supporting (e.g., Mike Tyson)

  3. Tap Start Shift (you are not yet clocked in)

  4. Go to Service ManagementManage Services

  5. Select the appropriate service code (e.g., Community Connections)

  6. Select the client and tap Confirm

  7. Tap Clock In and Start Services

🧠 Use “Clock In Only” if you're waiting for the client before starting services.


Step 2: log goals

  1. Tap Go to Shift → tap the client’s name

  2. Tap Goals

  3. Select the goal worked on, enter:

    • Time

    • Details

    • Caregiver rating (if required)

  4. Tap Log Activity

  5. Repeat as needed throughout the shift


Step 3: switch services (if applicable)

  1. In an active shift, go to Service Management

  2. Tap Manage Services

  3. Select a new service (e.g., switch from Community Connections to Residential Support)

  4. Tap ConfirmStart Services

  5. The new service will begin and the previous one will end


Step 4: log medications

  1. Tap the client’s name → tap Meds

  2. Select a medication

  3. Choose the time, add notes

  4. Tap Log Administration or Log Refusal

📌 Meds must be added in the client’s profile by an admin to appear.


Step 5: submit transportation

  1. Tap Client Forms → select the Transportation Form

  2. Fill out:

    • Date

    • Odometer start/end

    • Mileage

    • Client transported

    • Any required notes

  3. Tap Submit

🧠 This logs mileage or trips to the client’s transportation budget—even though it doesn’t show as a service.


Step 6: report incidents (if needed)

  1. Tap Incident Reports from the client’s profile

  2. Tap Report an Incident

  3. Select type (customized by agency)

  4. Add detailed notes

  5. Tap Submit

📧 Admins copied on incident alerts will receive email notifications.


Step 7: complete required shift notes

  1. Tap Notes in the client profile

  2. Complete all required fields

  3. Tap Save

⚠️ You cannot clock out until all required shift notes are completed.


Step 8: clock out

  1. From the Shift screen, tap Clock Out

  2. If everything (notes, services, forms) is complete, the system will allow you to finish the shift

  3. You’ll return to the Home Screen


Step 9: edit past shifts (if Post-Shift Reports are enabled)

  1. Tap Past Shifts

  2. Select the shift (e.g., from Friday the 21st)

  3. Tap the client’s name

  4. Add any missed notes, goals, meds, or incident reports


Summary

During a full shift, you may:

  • Start services

  • Switch between service types

  • Log goal progress

  • Track medication activity

  • Complete transportation forms

  • Submit incident reports

  • Fulfill all required documentation before clocking out

  • Fulfill all required documentation before clocking out


Need help?

If you have any issues during your shift:

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