Caregiver

Assisting with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and exercise Basic food preparation: preparing meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands General health care: overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, appointment reminders and administering medicine Mobility assistance: help with getting in and out of a wheelchair, car or shower Personal supervision: providing constant companionship and general supervision Transportation: driving to and from activities, running errands, and help getting in and out of wheelchair-accessible vehicle Emotional support: being a stable companion and supporter in all matters personal, health-related and emotional Care for the elderly: orienting or grounding someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, relaying information from a doctor to family members Back-up care services: providing other caregivers a break Home organization: help with organizing, packing or cleaning for a trip, or general house care and cleaning Health monitoring: following a care plan and noticing any changes in the individual’s health, recording and reporting any differences

Domestic Maid

Domestic maids work at employer’s home and are an important part of the household they work for. Busy household owners employ full-time or part time-maids to assist them in managing the domestic tasks appropriately. Domestic maids perform many duties such as kitchen management, laundry, cleaning, mopping and looking after children. On a broader scale, domestic maids clean floors, counters, bathrooms, dishes and wash clothes. In addition, they perform ironing duties and ensure that clothes are folded properly. Domestic maids also shop for groceries, cook meals and prepare snacks. All around... Sweep and mop floors around the house including the kitchen and the porch. Handle kitchen cleaning duties such as sanitizing countertops and arranging cupboards. Ensure that all kitchen appliances such as cooking ranges, dishwashers and microwaves are cleaned and maintained perfectly. Wash and dry dishes and make sure that they are put away in designated cupboards. Wash and iron clothes in accordance to specific instructions provided by homeowners. Change linen and make beds on a daily basis along with tidying up bedrooms and living rooms. Ensure that carpets are vacuumed and shampooed as per the orders of homeowners. Empty waste bins and ashtrays and ensure that all waste is properly put away. Dust window blinds and tidy up draperies or curtains in an aesthetic manner. Wash down bathrooms and replenish supplies such as soap and toilet paper. Waste any expired food in the pantry or refrigerator and ensure that food supplies are kept at an adequate level. Polish silver objects around the house and wax floors. Handle children and elderly as per specific instructions from the homeowners. Scrub stains and mildew from surfaces such as floors and countertops. Ensure that installed alarm systems are in correct working order. Cook food according to designated recipes provided by the homeowner or on other instructions