Could a care aid help you?

Some things a care aid might help with…

• Assistance in taking oral medications

• Oral care and dental prosthesis

• Toilet, bedpans and/or diaper change

• Assistance in dressing

• Shower bath assistance

• Prevent falls, inside and outside the home. Personal care of patient, bathing, washing and combing hair, dressing - according to patient’s level of mobility

• Assistance in transferring from one place to another

• Prepare, reheat light foods and wash dishes used

• Preventing accidents from bedroom to bathroom

• Keep the work area clean and tidy: Room, bathroom and spaces used by the patient

• Accompany for medical appointments

• Cognitive stimulation (music, reading, crosswords, etc.).