Occupation carer for the elderly

Carers for the elderly assist elderly adults with daily living activities at the person's home, or in a daytime non-residential facility; not in institutions. Duties performed at a place of residence may include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes) and preparing meals. May provide meals and supervised activities at non-residential care facilities. May advise families and the elderly on such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and household utilities.

Tasks

• Give support to elderly patients at home, or in a day care institution with daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, eating, drinking, transport and budgeting
• Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking and running errands
• Carry out health care related tasks such as monitoring vital signs (under the supervision of registered nurses and physiotherapists)
• Administer medication orally, via rectum, subcutaneously and intramuscularly
• Transport/accompany patients to locations outside home or institution
• Educate family to provide bedside care
• Report changes in patient's condition and the services offered
• Create individual care programmes
• Coordinate and arrange activities to enhance patient's physical, social, emotional and intellectual development
• Create and maintain records of client's progress/development and services performed
• Consult with other health care providers about patient
• Clean and sterilise the care equipment

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