Bathing – includes helping the patient in and out of the bathtub/shower, adjusting water temperature, being available for assistance with washing/drying body, washing and drying bed-bound patients.
Dressing – helping patient remove and put on clothing
Personal Hygiene – helping the patient with shaving, oral, hair, skin and nail care.
Toileting – reminding patient to use toilet, assistance to the bathroom/commode, positioning on toilet/commode, assistance with related hygiene, changing of adult brief, use of bedpan/urinal.
Meal Preparation – planning and preparing balanced meals, measuring and preparing special diets, feeding the patient as needed.
Physical Transfer – providing verbal and physical cueing, physical assistance, or both while the patient moves from one position to another, for example between the following: a bed, chair, wheelchair, commode, bathtub or shower, or standing position. Transfer can also include use of a mechanical lift, in the CNA or home health aide is trained in its use.
Ambulation – providing physical support to enable the patient to move about within or outside the home, including use of a gait belt when required.
Medication Assistance – reminding patient to take medications, keeping a record of when patient receives medication assistance (does not include mixing liquid medications, preparation of syringes, administration of intravenous medications, rectal, vaginal or urethral medications).
Maintaining Environment – keeping the patient’s environment clean, safe and healthy, this may include light cleaning and straightening of the bathroom, straightening the sleeping and living areas, washing the patient’s dishes or laundry, and other tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety for the patient.
Other Duties – CNA’s and home health aides can also provide transportation and/or escort services