Personal Care Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Personal Care Assistant includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Ensure timely administering of medication
  • Support clients with physical difficulties 
  • Help clients in everyday activities (dress, bathe, eat etc.)
  • Provide assistance to clients in physical therapy exercises
  • Plan and prepare nutritious meals 
  • Maintain a clean environment
  • Collaborate with physicians or supervisors 
  • Provide medical treatments and care in cases of emergency
  • Provide emotional and psychological support
  • Understand nutritive restrictions patients may have
  • Help the client to maintain good personal hygiene
  • Assist clients in shopping
  • Do necessary housekeeping

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Personal Care Assistant duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Personal Care Assistant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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