Assist ambulatory client with mobility and toileting
Provide care for normal, unbroken skin
Assist with personal hygiene by setting up the supplies needed for the client to complete hair and scalp grooming and fingernail grooming
Assist with bathing by assisting in out of shower, tub and basin
Shave client
Provide basic first aid
Make unoccupied bed
Assist limited function client with dressing
Assist with meal preparation and cutting up food for client
Assist in and encourage physical activities and/or prescribed exercises
Assist with following budget prepared by case manager
Assist to find/use community services
Perform reading and writing tasks
Provide companionship/emotional support
Demonstrate and assist with basic housekeeping tasks (sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, dishes, etc.)
Assist in organizing household routine
Assist with planning and preparing proper meals
Skills listed below must have competency demonstrated and verified by RN before performing :
Apply Ace bandages, TED's, binders
Apply/remove prosthetic devices for stable clients
Assist client with self-monitoring of temperature, pulse, blood pressure and weight