Assisting with shampooing, drying, and cleaning the body using a tub, shower, or sponge bath.

Helping clients put on and remove garments, including the use of special devices when necessary.

Providing assistance with using utensils, cutting food, serving drinks, and cleaning up after meals.

Supporting clients with hair brushing, teeth cleaning, shaving, and fingernail or toenail care.

Assisting with walking, moving around the home, climbing stairs, and navigating obstacles.

Assisting with safely getting on and off the toilet, emptying commodes, and providing thorough cleaning after toileting.

Sorting, washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothes and linens.

Helping with sweeping, vacuuming, mopping floors, cleaning the bathroom, changing bed linens, and taking out the trash.

Assisting with meal planning, washing, peeling, slicing ingredients, cooking, serving, and dishwashing.

Helping compile shopping lists, purchasing food and household essentials, and picking up prescriptions.

Caregiver helps insert, empty, clean, and maintain urinary catheters and drainage bags for clients with bladder dysfunction.

Caregiver assists with cleaning the stoma, and maintaining or replacing the colostomy bag and appliance for clients with a diverted colon.

Caregiver supports feeding through tubes using methods like bolus or continuous drip, including preparing formula and monitoring tube placement.

Caregiver prepares and administers prescribed injections (e.g., insulin), including site preparation and necessary pre-injection testing.

Caregiver assists with setting up, performing, and maintaining in-home dialysis treatments, including monitoring and cleaning equipment.

Caregiver performs guided joint and limb exercises to maintain flexibility and prevent stiffness in clients with limited mobility.

Caregiver administers oxygen, nebulizers, or mechanical aids and manages airway devices to support clients with breathing difficulties.

Caregiver turns and repositions the client, applies treatments, and uses pressure-relieving devices to prevent or treat pressure sores.

Assistance may include a combination of digital stimulation, manual removal of stool from the rectum, insertion of a suppository, or an enema.

Caregiver performs oral or tracheal suctioning and maintains tracheostomy equipment to keep the airway clear of mucus and secretions.

Caregiver helps manage ventilator equipment, including setup, adjustments, and maintenance for clients requiring respiratory support.

Caregiver assists with cleaning, dressing, and monitoring wounds under medical supervision to support healing and prevent infection.