ISCO Occupation Group 5322.1 Home Care Aide

Definition

Home Care Aide: Home care aides provide personal assistance and promote autonomy, on a daily basis to individuals who are unable to take care of themselves due to illness, ageing or disability. They assist them with personal hygiene, feeding, communication or medication according to the health care professional's instructions.

Essential Skills

Accompany People
Older Adults' Needs
First Response
Assist Disabled Passengers
Prepare Ready-Made Dishes
Apply First Response
Support Social Service Users To Live At Home
Tend To Elderly People
Assist Social Service Users With Physical Disabilities
Wash The Dishes
Keep Company
Disability Care
Prepare Sandwiches
Support Individuals To Adjust To Physical Disability
Wash The Laundry
Disability Types
Buy Groceries
Make The Beds
Iron Textiles
Monitor Patient'S Health Condition
Assist Clients With Special Needs
Evaluate Older Adults' Ability To Take Care Of Themselves
Provide In-Home Support For Disabled Individuals

Optional Skills

Handle Linen In Stock
Prepare Dietary Meals
Food Allergies
Visual Disability
Perform Dusting Activities
Feed Pets
Show Social Competences
Work Ergonomically
Clean Household Linens
Mobility Disability
Promote Healthy Lifestyle
Hearing Disability
Provide Dog Walking Services
Use Cooking Techniques
Provide First Aid
Lift Heavy Weights
Prevent Domestic Accidents
Administer Appointments
Listen Actively
Assess Risks For The Elderly
Assist Disabled Individuals To Participate In Community Activities
Advise Patients On Health And Lifestyle Issues
Use Food Preparation Techniques
Clean Surfaces
Clean Rooms
Promote Prevention Of Social Isolation
Vacuum Surfaces

Alternative Names

Personal Care Provider
Home Health Care Aide
Elderly People Assistant
Personal Care Attendant
Health Care Provider
In Home Nurse
Live In Caretaker
Personal Care Worker
Live In Caregiver
Certified Medical Aide

Higher Level

ISCO Unit Group 5322 Home Based Personal Care Workers