Monitors consumer/patient condition; observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.

Supports consumers/patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.

Assists consumers/patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Helps consumers/patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.

Helps family members care for the consumer/patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the consumer/patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.

Records consumer/patient information by making entries in the consumer/patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.

Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy consumer/patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards;

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.