Responsibilities

 

• Support clients with personal care tasks including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring comfort and safety throughout each activity.
• Assist with mobility needs, including transfers, repositioning, and safe ambulation within the home environment.
• Provide medication reminders consistent with prescribed schedules and document adherence when required.
• Plan and prepare balanced and nutritious meals while accommodating dietary restrictions, allergies, and personal preferences.
• Monitor and document changes in the client’s physical, emotional, or behavioral condition, reporting concerns promptly to supervisors, healthcare providers, or family members.
• Facilitate transportation for clients to medical appointments, therapy sessions, shopping trips, social outings, and other essential errands.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients, family members, supervisors, and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Uphold the client’s dignity and privacy at all times, demonstrating compassion, patience, and respect while delivering person-centered care.

Qualifications

• 1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Previous experience in caregiving or a related field is often preferred.
• 3. Training in CPR and basic first aid may be required.
• 4. Compassion, empathy, and patience are essential qualities.
• 5. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Working conditions

• *Work may take place in the client's home or residential care settings.
• *May involve flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Career advancement

Opportunities for career growth may include obtaining additional certifications, pursuing specialized training, or advancing to roles with increased responsibilities, such as supervisory positions.