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.

Related

Personal Care Assistant Job description

Personal Care Assistant Salary in Nigeria

Personal Care Assistant Interview questions

Personal Care Assistant Cover letter

Personal Care Assistant CV

Personal Care Assistant Jobs in Nigeria

Similar job descriptions

Mental Health Technician job description

Home Care Nurse job description

Cardiovascular Surgeon job description

Health Promotion Specialist job description

Plastic Surgeon job description

Medical Records Clerk job description

Phlebotomy Technician job description

Geriatrician job description

Health Coach job description

Cardiologist job description

Nutritional Therapist job description

Medical Assistant job description

Gastroenterologist job description

Adult Nurse job description

Haematologist job description

Patient Care Technician job description

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative job description

Occupational Therapist job description

Otolaryngologist job description

Pharmacy Manager job description