Care Aide
A Care Aide, also known as a Personal Care Aide or Home Health Aide, provides support to individuals who need assistance with daily living activities and personal care. This includes tasks like bathing, dressing, and grooming, as well as meal preparation, housekeeping, and companionship. They may work in private homes, nursing homes, or other care facilities.
Typical duties of a Care Aide include:
- Personal Care:Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other personal hygiene tasks.
- Daily Living Activities:Helping with meal preparation, feeding, and ensuring proper nutrition.
- Household Tasks:Performing light housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes, and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
- Mobility Assistance:Providing support with walking, transferring, and using mobility aids.
- Companionship and Emotional Support:Engaging in conversation, activities, and providing a supportive presence.
- Monitoring and Reporting:Observing and reporting any changes in a client's physical or mental condition to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Medication Reminders:Assisting with medication schedules and reminders as directed.
- Transportation:Accompanying clients to appointments and errands.
In addition to these core duties, Care Aides may also:
Assist with medical tasks:
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This may include taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure) under the supervision of a nurse or other healthcare professional.
