Personal care services relates to assisting someone with activities of daily living. Under the supervision of an RN, the personal care worker assists with tasks such as bathing, grooming, skin care, dressing, teeth and hair care.

Companion care services the elderly or persons with disabilities to provide emotional support. This builds a healthy relationship which ensures your recipient receives social nourishment. These activities include leisure time, such as watching TV, or taking walks to rid of feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Preparing meals is an important part of caregiving. It ensures that your recipient is well nourished and essential to healing. Grocery shopping is part of the responsibility. and the caregiver adheres to a set diet plan according to the plan of care.

Caregivers assists with medications and ensures meds are taken exactly as prescribed on the labels. Part of this responsibility is to check that the medication does not run out and communicate with pharmacy on timely refills. Using a planner to track the recipient's overall health and note medical appointments allows providers to have a better understanding of the recipient's health which leads to better treatments.