Provide care and companionship for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, convalescence or family disruption
Administer bedside and personal care to clients such as aid in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing
Plan and prepare meals and special diets, and feed or assist in feeding clients
May perform routine health-related duties such as changing non-sterile dressings, assisting in the administration of medications and collecting specimens under the general direction of home care agency supervisor or nurse
May perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes and making beds.
Some secondary school education is usually required.
Home management experience may be required.
College or other courses in home support may be required.
First aid certification may be required.
Completion of a training program in care of the elderly, care of persons with disabilities, convalescent care or in a related field may be required.