Home Care Aide Personal Care Workers

The specific methods and practices used in providing care to people with physical, intellectual and learning disabilities.

The procedures of pre-hospital care for medical emergencies, such as first aid, resuscitation techniques, legal and ethical issues, patient assessment, trauma emergencies.

The physical, mental, and social needs of frail, older adults.

The nature and types of disabilities affecting the human beings such as physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional or developmental and the specific needs and access requirements of disabled people.

Aid clients with special needs following relevant guidelines and special standards. Recognise their needs and accurately respond to them if needed.

Help service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities such as incontinence, assisting in the use and care of aids and personal equipment.

Assess the condition of an older patient and decide if he or she needs assistance in taking care of him- or herself to eat or to bathe and in meeting …

Press and iron in order to shape or flatten textiles giving them their final finishing appearance. Iron by hand or with steam pressers.

Make filled and open sandwiches, paninis and kebabs.

Support social service users to develop their own personal resources and work with them to access additional resources, services and facilities.

Chaperon individuals on trips, to events or appointments or to go shopping.

Respond to medical or trauma emergencies and care for the patient in a manner compliant with health and safety regulations, assessing the legal and ethical issues of the situation, and …

Use appropriate safety procedures to operate lifts and secure wheelchairs and other assistive devices while assisting physically disabled travellers.

Purchase ingredients, products and tools that are necessary for daily housekeeping activities.

Be with people to do stuff together, such as talking, playing games or having a drink.

Clean sheets, turn mattresses, plump pillows and change cushions.

Frequently examine the mental or physical health condition of a patient, monitor the use of medication and report on their condition to your superiors or to the patient's family.

Get ready for serving snacks and sandwiches or heat up ready-made bar products if requested.

Assist individuals with disabilities in their own homes and with daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, eating and transport, helping them to achieve independence.

Assist individuals to adjust to the implications of physical disability and to understand the new responsibilities and level of dependency.

Help elderly people in their physical, mental, and social needs.

Wash plates, glasses, silverware and cooking gear used for a meal, by hand or by use of a dish washer. Put everything back in its place afterwards.

Wash or clean clothes by hand or by use of a washing machine.

The types of food allergies within the sector, which substances trigger allergies, and how they can be replaced or eliminated (if possible).

Impairment of the ability to discern and process sounds naturally.

Impairment of the ability to physically move naturally.

Impairment of the ability to naturally discern and process viewed images.

Accept, schedule and cancel appointments.

Facilitate disabled individuals` inclusion in the community and support them to establish and maintain relationships through access to community activities, venues and services.

Clean rooms by cleaning glasswork and windows, polishing furniture, vacuuming carpets, scrubing hard floors, and removing garbage.

Disinfect surfaces in accordance with sanitary standards.

Make sure that pets are given appropriate food and water on time.

Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.

Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …

Provide dog-walking services, including activities such as agreement of services with the customer, selection and use of handling equipment, interaction with the dog, and safe and responsible dog walking.

Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.

Ability to interact effectively with other people.

Apply cooking techniques including grilling, frying, boiling, braising, poaching, baking or roasting.

Apply food preparation techniques including the selecting, washing, cooling, peeling, marinating, preparing of dressings and cutting of ingredients.

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Advise patients on issues related to health and lifestyle, such as exercise, nutrition, and sleep habits.

Visit the patient`s home to identify environmental factors that contribute to falls or other injuries of the elderly present.

Wash linens such as sheets, towels and table cloths with water and soap or detergent. Clean linens by hand or by the use of a washing machine.

Manage laundered items and store them in safe and hygienic conditions.

Remove dust from furniture, blinds and windowsills using specialised dust cloths or hand-cleaning items.

Prepare and cook special meals, according to the dietary needs or restrictions of the individual or group of people targeted.

Analyse the risk factors linked to domestic accidents and propose prevention actions or equipments in the care recipients home and surroundings.

Provide information to clients about the role of physical activity, modes of exercise and related services and the importance of healthy activities for daily living.

Promote the use of ICT devices in order to prevent the care recipient to loose contact with his social environment.

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and small particles from floors, drapes, carpets or furniture.