Kathleen A.

Assist elderly with dressing, bathing, grooming and toileting • Provide support in handling basic household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, doing laundry and ironing • Plan, prepare and monitor meals for elderly individuals by conforming to meal plans meted out by healthcare professionals or family members • Clean area after meal and ensure appropriate sanitation is performed • Provide assistance with walking and light exercises • Change linen and ensure that rooms are aired out on a regular basis • Run errands, buy groceries, pick up prescriptions and pay bills • Manage and maintain health insurance plans of clients • Encourage elderly wards to engage in both physical and mental exercises • Administer medication according to schedule Escort elderly to social activities such as gatherings, dinners, picnics or parties, Provide companionship to clients during religious services and event, Accompany individuals to doctors’ appointments or physical therapy sessions • Respond quickly to emergency situations by employing first aid and CPR practices • Engage clients in conversation with a view to keeping them entertained • Listen to clients when they are in a ranting mood and provide compassionate responses