● Provide personal caregiving services in accordance with an established plan of direct
care
● Assist clients with activities of daily living
● Follow the Client Care Plan, which may include:
○ Personal hygiene and grooming (bathing, dressing, oral care, toileting)
○ Plan and prepare meals in accordance with dietary needs or preferences
○ Perform general housekeeping activities (dusting, vacuuming, tidying living
areas, dishwashing, surface cleaning)
○ Perform laundry duties (washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothing and
linens)
○ Provide basic companionship, conversation, and moral support
○ Engage clients in social, recreational, and cognitive activities appropriate to their
abilities and interests
○ Assist clients with ambulation, transfers, and positioning as directed by the care
plan
○ Provide transportation assistance to and from activities, medical appointments,
shopping, and other excursions
● Follow universal precautions and principles of infection control at all times
● Observe and promptly report any changes in a client’s physical or emotional condition to
the supervisor
● Respond rapidly and appropriately in emergency situations, including contacting
emergency services when necessary
● Ensure that all client rights are respected and upheld, including the right to privacy and
dignity, the right to accept or refuse care, and the right to confidentiality of personal and
health-related information
● Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including daily
visit notes, time records, and incident reports
● Communicate regularly with the supervisor regarding client status and any concerns
● Report any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of clients immediately to the
supervisor and the appropriate state agency as required by law
● Other duties as assigned