Wendy M.

-Bathe and dress patients -Serve meals and help patients eat -Take vital signs -Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden -Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors -Provide and empty bedpans -Lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc. -Answer patient calls -Examine patients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds -Clean and sanitize patient areas -Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies

-Assisting with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and exercise -Basic food preparation: preparing meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands -General health care: overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, appointment reminders and administering medicine -Mobility assistance: help with getting in and out of a wheelchair, car or shower -Personal supervision: providing constant companionship and general supervision -Transportation: driving to and from activities, running errands, and help getting in and out of wheelchair-accessible vehicle -Emotional support: being a stable companion and supporter in all matters personal, health-related and emotional -Care for the elderly: orienting or grounding someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, relaying information from a doctor to family members -Back-up care (or respite) services: providing other caregivers a break - Home organization: help with organizing, packing or cleaning for a trip, or general house care and cleaning -Health monitoring: following a care plan and noticing any changes in the individual’s health, recording and reporting any differences