1. Personal Care:
- Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Helping clients with mobility, including transferring (e.g., from bed to wheelchair) and ambulation.
- Monitoring and maintaining hygiene.
2. Household Assistance:
- Light housekeeping tasks (e.g., laundry, tidying up, changing linens).
- Preparing meals and ensuring clients follow prescribed diets.
- Assisting with errands such as grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions.
3. Companionship:
- Engaging clients in conversation and activities to combat loneliness.
- Accompanying clients to appointments, social activities, or outings.
4. Medication and Health Monitoring:
- Reminding clients to take prescribed medications on time (not administering unless certified and allowed by state laws).
- Observing and reporting changes in a client's condition to family members or supervisors.
- Assisting with simple health-related tasks, such as checking temperature or weight (if trained and permitted).
5. Client Advocacy:
- Reporting concerns regarding the client's well-being to family members, supervisors, or healthcare providers.
- Ensuring the client's safety and comfort at all times.
6. Emotional Support:
- Offering empathy, encouragement, and a positive attitude to help clients maintain their emotional well-being.