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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.

Updated over a week ago

Step 1: start an impromptu shift (if enabled)

  1. Login to the app

  2. Tap + New Shift at the bottom of the screen

  3. Select the client(s) you’ll be supporting

  4. Tap Start Shift

  5. Tap Clock In and start services (you are not yet clocked in)

  6. Select the client and choose the service

  7. Tap Clock in and start services

Note: Use Clock In Only if you're waiting for the client before starting services.


Step 2: log goals

  1. Tap View shift at the top of the Home screen

  2. Select the client under the Clients section

  3. Tap the Goals tile

  4. Select the goal worked on

  5. Fill in the required information, which may include time completed, rating, and more

  6. Tap Log Activity

Repeat as needed throughout the shift.


Step 3: switch services

  1. Tap View shift at the top of the Home screen

  2. Tap the clock icon in the top right corner

  3. Tap Manage Services

  4. Select the client

  5. Select the new service (once you select the new service, it will automatically de-select the current service)

  6. Tap Confirm changes

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


Step 4: log medications

  1. Tap View shift at the top of the Home screen

  2. Select the client under the Clients section

  3. Tap the Meds tile

  4. Select a medication

  5. Fill in the required information, which may include time administered, notes, and employee signature

  6. Tap Log Administration

If the client refused to take the medication:

  1. Tap View shift at the top of the Home screen

  2. Select the client under the Clients section

  3. Tap the Meds tile

  4. Select a medication

  5. Turn on the toggle at the top labeled Enabling this indicates that the client refused to take the medication and you want to log refusal)

  6. Enter the Time refused and Details

  7. Tap Log Refusal

Note: Meds must be added in the client’s profile by an admin to appear in the medication list.


Step 5: submit transportation

  1. Tap View shift at the top of the Home screen

  2. Select the client under the Clients section

  3. Tap Client Forms

  4. Select the Transportation Form

  5. Fill in the required information:

    • Date

    • Odometer start/end (starting must be greater the 0)

    • Mileage

    • Client transported

    • Any required notes

  6. Tap Submit

Note: 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 View shift at the top of the Home screen

  2. Select the client under the Clients section

  3. Tap Incident Reports

  4. Tap Report an Incident

  5. Select the Incident Type (customized by agency)

  6. Add detailed notes

  7. Tap Submit

Note: Admins copied on incident alerts will receive an email notification when an incident report is submitted.


Step 7: complete required shift notes

  1. Tap View shift at the top of the Home screen

  2. Select the client under the Clients section

  3. Tap the Notes tile

  4. Fill in all required fields

  5. Tap Save

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


Step 8: clock out

  1. Tap View shift at the top of the Home screen

  2. Tap the clock icon in the top right corner

  3. Tap Clock Out

If the required notes are completed, the system will allow you to clock out.


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

  1. Scroll down to the Shifts section on the Home screen

  2. Select the Past tab

  3. Tap the past shift you want to add notes

  4. Select the client under the Clients section

  5. Tap the Notes tile

  6. Fill out the notes

  7. Tap Save


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


Need help?

If you have any issues during your shift:

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