Responsibilities/Activities:

Assist with the activities of daily living including:

Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment;


Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry;


Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind;


Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans;


Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the supervisor;


Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a physician and as identified on the care plan;


Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan;



Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them;


Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions;


Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices;


Monitor supplies and resources;


Follow the written care plan;


Carry out duties as assigned by the supervisor;


Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to supervisor;


Observe clients and their environments and reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to supervisor;


Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service;


Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings;

Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others;

Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers.