According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor. | 93% |
| Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance. | 93% |
| Train family members to provide bedside care. | 91% |
| Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists. | 89% |
| Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services. | 89% |
| Instruct or advise clients on issues, such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care. | 88% |
| Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles. | 87% |
| Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands. | 83% |
| Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them. | 83% |
| Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals. | 80% |
| Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle. | 74% |
