Task name

Task category

Change Bedding

Cleaning

Assist to empty the vacuum

Environmental

Assist with light cleaning duties

Cleaning

Assist with washing dishes

Cleaning

Check teapot is empty

Cleaning

Clean and disinfect bathroom

Cleaning

Clean and disinfect door handles

Cleaning

Clean and disinfect fridge

Cleaning

Clean and disinfect kitchen

Cleaning

Clean and disinfect light switches

Cleaning

Clean and disinfect surfaces

Cleaning

Clean and mop the floors

Cleaning

Clean and mop home

Environmental

Clean and tidy the bathroom

Cleaning

Clean and tidy the bedroom

Cleaning

Clean and tidy the kitchen

Cleaning

Clean and tidy the kitchen

Cleaning

Clean and tidy the living room

Cleaning

Clean drinking bottle

Cleaning

Clean Mattress

Environmental

Clean recycling area

Cleaning

Dispose of Used Items

Cleaning

Dust home

Environmental

Empty bins and/or recycling

Cleaning

Empty the ashtray

Cleaning

Empty ashtray

Environmental

Empty the hot water bottle

Environmental

Ensure home is clean and tidy

Cleaning

Ensure surfaces are clean and tidy

Cleaning

Ensure bed is made

Cleaning

Flip and turn mattress

Environmental

Make the bed

Cleaning

Perform deep clean of home

Cleaning

Polish surfaces

Cleaning

Prompt light cleaning duties

Cleaning

Put clothes away

Cleaning

Put crockery and cutlery away

Cleaning

Put on the washing machine

Cleaning

Use a shower protector

Cleaning

Vacuum all rooms as required

Cleaning

Hoover home

Environmental

Wash and dry dishes

Environmental

12-hour sit-in support

Environmental

Accompany to attend activities

Social

Ask if further assistance is required

Environmental

Assist to maintain social connections

Social

Assist to use social media

Social

Assist with special request

Environmental

Check on wellbeing

Security & Safety

Check no further support is required

Social

Respite visit

Social

Check Call

Security & Safety

Complete welfare check

Security & Safety

9-hour sit-in support

Diary Management

Offer companionship

Social

Support Service

Environmental

Live-in care

Environmental

Sit-in support

Social

sit-in support

Environmental

Sleep-in support

Environmental

Waking night support

Environmental

Sit on the edge of the bed please

Environmental

Stay full duration

Social

Supervise care recipient at all times

Social

Assist to change incontinence pad

Personal care

Assist to change incontinence pants

Personal care

Assist to dispose of stoma bag

Personal care

Assist to empty and clean bed pan

Personal care

Assist to use bed pan

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist to use urine bottle

Personal care

Assist when using the toilet

Personal care

Assist with anal flushes

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist with attaching catheter leg bag straps

Personal care

Assist with bowel care

Personal care

Assist with removing catheter leg bag straps

Personal care

Attach catheter bag to different leg

Fluids

Attach Conveen

Personal care

Attach day bag

Personal care

Attach drainage bag

Personal care

Attach leg bag to catheter

Personal care

Attach night bag

Personal care

Attach night bag and switch tap to open

Personal care

Change catheter bag

Personal care

Change colostomy pouch

Personal care

Change incontinence bed pad

Personal care

Change incontinence pad

Personal care

Change incontinence pants

Personal care

Change leg bag

Personal care

Change stoma cap

Personal care

Change incontinence bed pan

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Change urinary pouch

Personal care

Change urostomy pouch

Personal care

Change/replace stoma bag

Personal care

Check and change nappy

Cleaning

Check and clean stoma site

Medical

Check catheter bag

Personal care

Check catheter bag supplies

Equipment Maintenance

Check colostomy supplies

Personal care

Check incontinence pad

Personal care

Check the flip flow for catheter

Personal care

Clean and store night bag

Personal care

Clean catheter site

Personal care

Clean perinea area

Personal care

Dispose of night bag

Medical

Dispose of catheter bag

Personal care

Dispose of incontinence pad

Cleaning

Dispose of leg bag

Personal care

Empty and clean (disinfect) commode

Cleaning

Empty and clean (disinfect) urine bottle

Cleaning

Empty and clean colostomy pouch

Personal care

Empty and clean commode

Cleaning

Empty and clean stoma bag

Personal care

Empty and clean urine bottles

Equipment Maintenance

Empty and clean urostomy pouch

Personal care

Empty and disconnect day bag

Personal care

Empty and disconnect night bag

Personal care

Empty catheter bag

Equipment Maintenance

EMPTY CATHETER BAG

Medical

Empty catheter bag and switch tap to closed

Personal care

Empty incontinence pad bin

Personal care

Empty leg bag

Personal care

Empty leg bag and attach night bag

Personal care

Ensure commode is readily available

Personal care

Ensure incontinence sheet is in place

Personal care

Flush catheter

Medical

Insert intermittent catheter if needed

Personal care

Leave urine bottle within reach

Personal care

Perform bladder washout

Personal care

Perform bowel care

Personal care

Perform intermittent catheterisation

Personal care

Prompt to change incontinence pad

Personal care

Prompt to use commode

Personal care

Prompt to use the toilet

Personal care

Put on urinary sheath

Personal care

Remove Conveen

Personal care

Remove drainage bag

Personal care

Remove urinary sheath

Personal care

Replenish incontinence pad

Personal care

Support to go to the toilet

Personal care

Support with incontinence pad

Personal care

Assist client to write letter

Finance

Assist to write shopping list

Everyday activities

Assist with correspondence

Administrative

Assist making phone calls

Environmental

Assist with reading letters

Environmental

Check communication book

Administrative

Check mail

Administrative

Check rota has been received

Administrative

Collect post from the post box

Environmental

Complete documentation

Administrative

Complete project audit

Security & Safety

Complete house meeting

Environmental

Complete incident report

Security & Safety

Complete initial assessment

Administrative

Complete Paperwork

Environmental

Complete service review

Administrative

Complete spot checks

Security & Safety

Contact the district nurse

Administrative

Contact emergency out of hours contact

Administrative

Ensure all tasks are offered and record refusals

Security & Safety

Inform telecare you're leaving

Security & Safety

Leave a written reminder note for the Service User or Carer

Diary Management

Liaise with third party

Social

Manage correspondence and bills

Environmental

Meet and greet

Social

Perform/receive handover

Environmental

Post letters as instructed

Finance

Prepare for handover

Administrative

Read and acknowledge risk assessments

Medical

Read care plan

Medical

Read previous care logs

Diary Management

Record detailed visit notes

Medical

Sign in/out visitors book

Environmental

Take a photo of the client in the care log

Administrative

Take a photo

Environmental

Text NOK upon arrival

Administrative

Ensure you write on the whiteboard

Environmental

Write in your notes who is present during the visit

Psychological

Assist with appointments

Diary Management

Communicate details of upcoming visit(s)

Diary Management

Ensure you complete full visit length

Security & Safety

Enter the home

Security & Safety

Update calendar and diary management

Diary Management

Assist to change into clean clothes

Dressing

Assist to change into nightwear

Dressing

Assist to dress / undress

Dressing

Assist with jewellery

Dressing

Assist with make up

Dressing

Assist with night care

Dressing

Assist with putting footwear on

Dressing

Assist with putting socks on

Dressing

Assist with shoes and socks

Dressing

Assist with slippers

Dressing

Assist with stockings/tights

Dressing

Check if dressed correctly for the weather

Dressing

Ensure splints are worn

Medical

Fit or remove orthotic weight bearing shoes

Medical

Lay out clean clothing

Dressing

Prompt to change into clean clothes

Dressing

Put leg / ankle / foot support on

Medical

Record what client is wearing

Dressing

Take leg / ankle / foot support off

Medical

Take off leg splints

Medical

Assist to cover/uncover mobility scooter

Equipment Maintenance

Assist to take item off charge

Equipment Maintenance

Apply carbon dioxide (CO2) sensor

Equipment Maintenance

Charge hearing aid

Equipment Maintenance

Charge Hoist Batteries

Environmental

Charge mobility scooter

Environmental

Check phone(s) is plugged in

Environmental

Complete maintenance checks

Equipment Maintenance

Checks to be completed on hoists/slings/standaids before use

Transfers

Ensure portable phones are swapped over and put on charge

Equipment Maintenance

Ensure Personal Alarm is switched on and in working order

Environmental

Ensure Portable Phone is on charge

Environmental

Ensure cordless phone is with the client

Environmental

Ensure tablet is plugged in

Equipment Maintenance

Ensure wheelchair straps are fastened

Equipment Maintenance

Prompt to charge mobile phone

Equipment Maintenance

Put electronics on charge

Environmental

Put equipment back

Equipment Maintenance

Put wheelchair on charge

Equipment Maintenance

Replace batteries in electronics

Environmental

Bumpers on bedrails to be secured

Equipment Maintenance

Switch on electric warming device

Equipment Maintenance

Switch ToTo mattress on/off

Environmental

Accompany to go outside

Social

Accompany to go for a walk

Social

Assist to stand in walking frame

Exercise

Assist with daily living activities

Exercise

Assist with exercises

Exercise

Encourage chosen activities

Exercise

Prompt mobility

Exercise

Prompt to practice exercises

Exercise

Prompt to walk

Exercise

Assist to manage finances

Finance

Ensure client has money for shopping

Environmental

Give wages

Finance

Record financial transactions

Finance

Support and assist with managing bills

Finance

Push fluids

Fluids

Administer water bolus

Fluids

Assist to drink adequately

Fluids

Assist to fill kettle

Environmental

Assist to prepare drink of choice

Fluids

Ensure drinks are to hand

Fluids

Fill up flask

Fluids

Fill up instant hot water kettle

Environmental

Fill water filter

Fluids

Fill water jug

Fluids

Make sure drinking water is available

Fluids

Monitor Alcohol Consumption

Fluids

Prepare hot drink

Meals

Prepare and leave out a drink

Meals

Prepare and serve a drink

Meals

Prepare fluids with thickener

Fluids

Prompt and assist fluid intake

Fluids

Record fluid intake

Fluids

RESTRICT FLUID

Fluids

Assist with drying hair

Hair Care

Assist with hair care

Hair Care

Assist with shaving

Hair Care

Assist with washing hair

Hair Care

Assist to empty / load dishwasher

Environmental

Assist to light fire

Environmental

Assist to open windows

Environmental

Prepare bed

Environmental

Blinds up/down

Environmental

Assist with gardening

Environmental

Assist with plant care

Environmental

Bring bins in

Environmental

Check gas/electricity meter

Environmental

Check heating thermostat

Environmental

Clean Ash from fire place

Environmental

Collect coal from Shed

Environmental

Ensure sensor(s) are off

Environmental

Ensure bed rails are down

Environmental

Ensure bed rails are up

Environmental

Ensure boiler is switched off

Environmental

Ensure boiler is switched on

Environmental

Plug in DVD player

Environmental

Ensure moving and handling equipment to hand

Environmental

Ensure required items are close to hand

Wearables

Ensure Alexa device is turned off

Environmental

Ensure Alexa device is turned on

Environmental

Lock the car

Environmental

Ensure that gas is turned off/on as required

Environmental

Make sure the movement alarm is on

Environmental

Ensure remote is left within reach

Environmental

Ensure stair lift is in place

Environmental

Ensure temperature is as required

Environmental

Ensure toilet has been flushed

Environmental

Ensure window is closed

Environmental

Ensure window is open (Summer time)

Environmental

Ensure trolley is close to hand

Wearables

Ensure TV remote is left within reach

Environmental

Ensure walking stick is available and in use at all times

Wearables

Ensure walkways/corridors are clear

Environmental

Home management - other

Environmental

Fill hot water bottles as requested

Environmental

Leave milk bottle out

Environmental

Prepare bins for collection

Environmental

Switch appliances off

Environmental

Switch appliances on

Environmental

Turn monitor on/off

Environmental

Turn off electric fire

Environmental

Turn off gas fire

Environmental

Turn on electric fire

Environmental

Turn on gas fire

Environmental

Put on the radio as requested

Environmental

Turn on/off door alarm

Environmental

Turn on/off heated clothes rail

Environmental

Turn lights off

Environmental

Turn the TV on

Environmental

Turn the TV off

Environmental

Turn water heater off

Environmental

Turn water heater on

Environmental

Water the plants

Environmental

Ensure dementia clock is on

Environmental

Ensure keys are accessible

Environmental

Ensure cooker is switched off

Environmental

Ensure curtains are closed

Environmental

Ensure curtains are open

Environmental

Ensure door is closed

Environmental

Ensure door is open

Environmental

Ensure door is unlocked

Environmental

Ensure electric blanket is turned off

Environmental

Ensure electric blanket is turned on

Environmental

Ensure fan is switched on

Environmental

Ensure gas is turned off

Environmental

Ensure gas is turned on

Environmental

Ensure heating is switched off

Environmental

Ensure heating is switched on (Winter time)

Environmental

Ensure lights are off

Environmental

Ensure lights are on

Environmental

Iron clothing

Laundry

Assist with laundry

Laundry

Change towels and flannels

Environmental

Clean tumble dryer filter

Laundry

Continue with washing

Environmental

Hang out washing

Laundry

Take laundry to launderette

Laundry

Add scoop of thickener to fluids

Meals

Add one scoop of thickener to fluids

Meals

Add two scoops of thickener to fluids

Meals

Administer blended diet

Meals

Assist to change PEG feeding syringe

Equipment Maintenance

Assist to eat adequately

Meals

Assist to feed using pump

Meals

Assist to feed via RIG tube

Meals

Assist to prepare a meal

Meals

Assist to prepare a meal with drinks

Meals

Assist to prepare snack

Meals

Assist to prepare breakfast

Meals

Administer bolus feed

Meals

Assist with meal collection

Meals

Assist with cooking

Meals

Assist with feeding

Meals

Assist with hydration using feed pump

Nutrition and hydration

Assist with JEJ feed

Meals

Label food

Meals

Assist with PEG feed

Meals

Check food in the fridge / cupboards

Meals

Check for leftover food

Meals

Check Fridge

Meals

Check the oven

Meals

Check if meals have been eaten

Meals

Collect lunch

Meals

Create a weekly meal plan

Meals

Disconnect feeding set

Medical

Ensure something to eat is left out

Meals

Flush fortisip through nasal tube

Medical

Heat up meal

Meals

​Leave out items for meal preparation

Meals

Monitor stock levels of food

Environmental

Nutrition - other

Meals

Order Meals

Meals

Plan for meals for the day

Meals

Prepare flask of hot drink

Meals

Prepare a puree diet

Meals

Prepare a soft diet

Meals

Prepare and give nutritional supplement

Meals

Make lunch ready for them to access themselves at lunchtime

Meals

Prepare and leave out a meal

Meals

Make and leave a sandwich

Meals

Prepare and leave out a snack

Meals

Prepare and serve a meal with drinks

Meals

Prepare and serve a snack

Meals

Prepare breakfast

Meals

Prepare dinner

Meals

Leave out dishes & cutlery for afternoon meal provider

Meals

Prepare lunch

Meals

Prompt to eat food

Meals

Prompt vitamins

Meals

Prompt with food and fluid intake

Meals

Provide supervision during mealtime

Meals

Record food intake

Meals

Set out meal tray

Meals

Take frozen meal out of the freezer

Meals

Administer boost on duodopa pump

Medical

Administer ear drops

Medical

Administer eye drops

Medical

Administer feed via pump

Medical

Administer inhaler

Medical

Administer Insulin

Medical

Administer medication

Medical

Administer medication through nasal tube

Medical

Administer nebuliser treatment

Medical

Administer oral solution

Medical

Administer PRN medication

Medical

Administer time-critical medication

Medical

Advance and rotate PEG

Medical

Alert district nurse for STAT dose

Medical

Apply cream to vulnerable areas

Medical

Apply eye patch

Medical

Apply hernia support belt

Wearables

Apply negative pressure

Medical

Administer skin patch

Medical

Apply skin patch

Skin Care

Apply/reposition pain patch

Medical

Assist to administer eye drops

Medical

Assist to administer medication

Medical

Assist to apply compression massager

Medical

Assist to bathe eye(s)

Medical

Assist to change/replace suction tube

Medical

Assist to prepare medication

Medical

Assist to put BiPAP mask

Medical

Assist to put on CPAP mask

Medical

Assist to put on knee brace

Medical

Assist to put on NIPPY mask

Medical

Assist to put on oxygen day mask

Medical

Assist to put on oxygen night mask

Medical

Assist to remove back brace

Wearables

Assist to remove CPAP mask

Medical

Assist to remove knee brace

Medical

Assist to remove NIPPY mask

Medical

Assist to replace water in PEG balloon

Medical

Assist to take off BiPAP mask

Medical

Assist with dossete box

Medical

Assist with elbow brace

Wearables

Assist with hydrotherapy

Medical

Assist Insulin

Medical

Assist with laryngectomy care

Medical

Assist with lateral flow testing

Medical

Assist with reposition

Reposition

Reposition care recipient

Reposition

Reposition the client

Reposition

Assist with nebuliser

Medical

Assist with neck brace

Wearables

Assist with PCR testing

Medical

Assist with putting on arm / wrist / hand support

Medical

Put On Back Brace

Wearables

Assist with setting up Cough and Assist machine

Medical

Assist with specialist equipment

Environmental

Assist with suctioning

Medical

Assist with taking compression stockings off

Medical

Assist with taking off arm / wrist / hand support

Medical

Assist with Tens machine

Medical

Attach and turn on pump

Medical

Attach humidification system to tracheostomy

Medical

Audit previous medication administration

Medical

Change bacterial filter

Equipment Maintenance

Change filter on oxygen machine

Medical

Change giving set

Equipment Maintenance

Change gloves between each task

Medical

Change inner tube

Equipment Maintenance

Change position of oxygen saturation probe

Medical

Change skin patch

Skin Care

Change tracheostomy tape/ties/dressing

Medical

Change tracheostomy tube

Medical

Change ventilator circuit

Equipment Maintenance

Charge oxygen machine

Medical

Check/change oxygen concentration filter

Equipment Maintenance

Check/change ventilator filter

Equipment Maintenance

Check and Inflate Pressure Cushion

Medical

Checking and monitoring catheter supply stock levels

Medical

Check and reorder PPE

Medical

Check and record ventilator settings

Equipment Maintenance

Check contents of emergency tracheostomy box

Equipment Maintenance

Emergency bag check

Medical

Check emergency equipment

Equipment Maintenance

Check heart rate

Medical

Check inhaler

Medical

Check JEJ feed

Medical

Check length of nasal tube

Medical

Check medication and order repeat prescription

Medical

Check medication dates

Medical

Check medication stock level

Medical

Check nose for signs of sores

Medical

Check oxygen levels

Medical

Check oxygen machine is at correct level

Equipment Maintenance

Check oxygen machine is on and running normally

Equipment Maintenance

Check oxygen nasal specs

Medical

Check PEG feed

Medical

Check PH levels

Medical

Check patch

Skin Care

Check stock of PPE

Wearables

Check the syringe driver

Medical

Check medication has been taken

Medical

Check, rotate and clean peg feed

Psychological

Check, rotate and clean PEG tube

Medical

Clean BiPAP mask

Medical

Clean button on peg

Equipment Maintenance

Clean cough assist

Medical

Clean CPAP mask

Medical

Clean filter on oxygen machine

Medical

Clean inhaler spacer

Medical

Clean JEJ feed

Medical

Clean medical equipment

Medical

Clean oxygen mask

Medical

Clean PEG feed

Medical

Clean speaking valve

Medical

Clean suction machine and nebuliser set

Medical

Clean the tip of the nebuliser

Environmental

Collect medication from pharmacy

Medical

Collect prescription

Medical

Diabetes monitoring

Medical

Complete first aid check

Security & Safety

Full rotation of Peg button

Equipment Maintenance

Complete MAR chart

Administrative

Complete MAR chart

Administrative

Complete Night checks

Environmental

Complete non-invasive ventilation checklist

Equipment Maintenance

Complete observation chart

Medical

Complete tracheostomy and ventilation checklist

Equipment Maintenance

Complete tracheostomy checklist

Equipment Maintenance

Complete turn chart

Medical

Confirm negative lateral flow test result

Medical

Cough assist has been delivered

Medical

Connect PEG Feed

Medical

Connect to and start ventilator

Medical

Date and sign new medication packet

Medical

Decrease/increase oxygen as advised

Medical

Detach and clean Duodopa pump

Medical

Disconnect humidifier

Equipment Maintenance

Disconnect PEG

Medical

Disconnect ventilator

Medical

Dispose of PPE

Cleaning

Elevate arm

Medical

Elevate leg

Medical

Empty abdominal drain

Medical

Empty Clinical Waste Bin

Cleaning

Empty Nephrostomy bag

Medical

Encourage Bed Rest

Environmental

Encourage to remain in bed

Medical

Ensure defibrillator vest is worn

Medical

Ensure humidifier is turned on

Equipment Maintenance

Nil by mouth

Medical

Ensure head protector in place

Wearables

Ensure leg brace is worn

Medical

Ensure leg splints are worn

Medical

Ensure leg splits are worn

Medical

Ensure medication is stored safely

Medical

Ensure nasal cannula is in place

Medical

Ensure Non-invasive ventilator (NIV) machine is switched on

Medical

Ensure oxygen is close to hand

Medical

Ensure sleep positioning system is in place

Equipment Maintenance

Explain the risks of smoking

Medical

Facilitate free drainage of gastrostomy tube

Medical

Fill up Nebulizer Machine

Medical

Flush duodopa port

Medical

Flush duodopa pump

Medical

Flush gastrostomy tube

Medical

Flush jejunostomy tube

Equipment Maintenance

Flush nasal gastric tube

Medical

Flush nasogastric tube

Equipment Maintenance

Flush PEG-J tube

Medical

Flush RIG tube

Equipment Maintenance

Flush water via PEG tube

Medical

Follow COVID-19 protocol

Medical

Follow infection control procedures

Medical

Leave out medication for later

Medical

Medical - other

Medical

Monitor bowel movements

Medical

Monitor breathing

Medical

Monitor concern areas

Medical

Monitor dystonia

Medical

Monitor dystonia

Medical

Monitor for end of life symptoms

Medical

Monitor for signs of discomfort

Medical

Monitor gastrostomy site

Medical

Monitor jejunostomy site

Medical

Monitor levels of carbon dioxide (CO2)

Medical

Monitor menstrual cycle

Medical

Start oxygen saturation monitoring

Medical

Monitor pain

Medical

Monitor risk of choking and aspiration

Medical

Monitor apnoea

Medical

Monitor stock levels

Environmental

Monitor swallowing

Medical

Monitor symptoms of health conditions

Medical

Monitor urine

Medical

Monitor vomiting/aspiration

Medical

Observe client overnight

Medical

Observe urine for blood and report any concerns

Medical

Offer cough assist therapy

Medical

Offer Heat Pad

Wearables

Offer PRN medication

Medical

Offer support to family experiencing social withdrawal

Medical

Perform chest physio

Medical

Perform emergency care

Medical

Perform leakage test on speaker valve

Medical

Perform manually assisted cough

Medical

Perform mechanically assisted cough

Medical

Perform nasal suctioning

Medical

Perform nasopharyngeal suctioning

Medical

Perform oral suctioning

Medical

Perform subglottic suctioning

Medical

Prime the PEG feed

Medical

Prompt sugar levels

Medical

Prompt to take blood sugar reading

Medical

Prompt to take medication

Medical

Prompt to use inhaler

Medical

End of life care

Medical

Tracheostomy care

Medical

Put on PPE according to guidelines

Wearables

Put on Repose Boots

Wearables

Autonomic Dysreflexia episode recording

Medical

Autonomic Dysreflexia episode recording

Medical

Take Blood Pressure (BP)

Medical

Take blood sugar reading

Medical

Record any physical health observation(s)

Medical

Take pulse rate

Medical

Record relevant observations in the care log

Medical

Take respiratory rate

Medical

Seizure recording

Medical

Log any coronavirus symptoms under the observations section

Medical

If you spot any flu symptoms or respiratory problems raise a concern

Medical

Take weight using scales

Medical

Remind client to wear face mask

Medical

Remove Personal Protective Equipment

Medical

Remove Repose boots

Wearables

Remove skin patch

Skin Care

Reorder medication

Medical

Replace drainage bag

Medical

Replace oxygen cylinder

Medical

Reposition in bed using sliding sheet

Medical

Suction tracheostomy as needed

Medical

Support with nose flush

Medical

Support with prosthetic leg

Transfers

Turn oxygen unit off

Medical

Turn oxygen unit on

Medical

Take body temperature

Medical

Take client to pharmacy

Medical

Take off splint

Wearables

Test urine

Medical

Top up humidifier water

Equipment Maintenance

Turn off pressure relieving cushion

Medical

Vent gastrostomy tube

Equipment Maintenance

Wear visor

Security & Safety

Wear Eye Protection

Wearables

Wear mask

Medical

Wear Personal Protective Equipment

Medical

WEAR_SHOE_COVERS

Medical

Wear shoe covers

Medical

Check toe nails

Personal care

Put denture in

Medical

Assist with cleaning teeth

Personal care

Assist with mouth care

Cleaning

Check if dentures are in

Personal care

Clean dentures

Personal care

Remove dentures

Personal care

Assist to feed the birds

Environmental

Assist to feed the dog

Pet Care

Assist with feeding the cat

Pet Care

Assist with Pet Care

Pet Care

Take dog for walk

Pet Care

Assist to reduce sundowning

Psychological

Developing coping strategies

Social

Ensure sensory needs are met

Psychological

Monitor behaviour / mood

Psychological

Offer emotional support

Social

Complete behaviour report

Psychological

Record mental health observation

Social

Monitor suspicious behaviour and report

Security & Safety

Report any changes in behaviour

Social

Support with cognitive needs

Psychological

Support with play and development

Social

Assist client to roll

Reposition

CHECK AND INFLATE PRESSURE MATTRESS

Medical

Check position in chair

Reposition

Check comfort in bed

Reposition

Encourage movement to relieve pressure areas

Reposition

Make comfortable

Reposition

Ensure feet are elevated

Reposition

Place feet in foot support

Reposition

Place pillows under arms

Reposition

Put supportive pillow in place

Reposition

Support to sit upright in bed

Reposition

Accompany to medical appointments

Medical

Assist in school/college

Social

Remind client to attend appointments/activities

Social

Assist to attend social activities

Social

Take to day centre

Social

Assist to pack a bag

Dressing

Assist to plan daily routine

Social

Assist to prepare hospital bag

Environmental

Assist to set alarm

Environmental

Assist with shopping

Everyday activities

Take them shopping

Everyday activities

Assist with Family related tasks

Social

Help open sealed bottles and containers

Environmental

Assist with religious routine

Social

Assist with speech / language

Psychological

Collect from day centre

Social

Complete afternoon routine

Diary Management

Complete evening routine

Diary Management

Complete night routine

Diary Management

Supported living

Social

Encourage independence

Social

Encourage participation in activities

Social

Encourage to get out of bed

Environmental

Ensure communication needs are met

Administrative

Ensure care recipient is warm

Environmental

Escort visit / community access outing

Social

Follow speech and language therapy recommendation's and report any concerns

Administrative

Greet and wake gently

Social

Prepare for bedtime

Dressing

Prepare for outing

Social

Prepare for day centre

Social

Prompt care recipient to read newsletter/watch tv

Environmental

Prompt educational activities

Diary Management

Prompt to use long handled tools

Environmental

Provide entertainment

Social

Support chosen activities

Social

Support with care of children

Social

Remind client not to leave the house alone

Walking

Access house via key safe

Security & Safety

Check in and check out using landline

Security & Safety

Check door sensor

Security & Safety

Complete weekly fire safety check

Security & Safety

Complete safety checks

Security & Safety

Ensure CCTV is positioned correctly

Security & Safety

Ensure safety when smoking

Security & Safety

Ensure that client smokes outside

Security & Safety

Ensure door is locked

Security & Safety

Ensure home is secure

Security & Safety

Ensure sensor(s) are on

Security & Safety

Gain consent

Security & Safety

Knock before entering home

Security & Safety

Open/close gate

Security & Safety

Please ensure handover is given to next caregiver

Security & Safety

Return the keys to the key safe

Security & Safety

Ring bell and wait to be let in

Security & Safety

Turn on/off crash mat sensor

Security & Safety

Assist to evacuate the building in case of emergency

Environmental

Check plugs

Environmental

Check taps are off

Environmental

Check fire place for potential hazards

Environmental

Complete fire safety check

Environmental

Ensure safe internet use

Environmental

Ensure camera is set up in property

Environmental

​Check cigarettes are fully extinguished

Environmental

Check equipment has been safety checked

Environmental

Remove trip hazards

Environmental

Test smoke/carbon monoxide alarm

Environmental

Collect groceries

Environmental

Collect milk delivery and put away

Fluids

Collect Newspaper

Environmental

Collect newspaper from the post office

Environmental

Provide requested goods

Everyday activities

Put food delivery away

Environmental

Put groceries away

Environmental

Return / collect books from the library

Shopping

Apply oil

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Apply Sun Cream

Skin Care

Assist into bath

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist out of the bath

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist to apply deoderant

Skin Care

Assist to apply heel balm on feet as required

Skin Care

Assist to apply Perfume/Aftershave

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist to bath or shower

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist to change sanitary product

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist to dry skin

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist to have a bath

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist to have a bed bath

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist to have a full body wash

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist to have a shower

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist to have a strip wash

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist to have a wash

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist to inflate bathing cushion

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist to remove facial hair

Skin Care

Assist with applying creams / gels to skin as instructed

Skin Care

Assist with foot care and hygiene

Skin Care

Assist with personal care

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Assist with personal care and check water temperature

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Soak feet

Skin Care

Assist with washing hands

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Charge bath seat battery

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Complete morning routine

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Empty the washing bowl

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Ensure creams are to hand

Skin Care

Put on leg cover

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Monitor personal care

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Prepare for a wash

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Prompt personal care and hygiene

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Prompt to use the bidet

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Prompt to wash/bathe

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Take off leg sleeve

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Turn shower/bath on/off

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Wash and cream legs

Skin Care

Thoroughly wash and dry the area around a bed sore

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Wash and soak feet

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Wash Back

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Administer cream

Medical

Apply talcum powder

Medical

Assist with bed care

Reposition

Assist with catheter care

Personal care

Assist with grooming

Hair Care

Assist with nail care

Personal care

Assist with oral hygiene

Personal care

Bathe PEG site

Medical

Bathe wound/cyst

Medical

Complete nail care assessment

Personal care

Monitor Oral Hygiene

Personal care

Continence care

Personal care

Prompt oral hygiene

Personal care

Prompt to apply cream

Medical

Provide Priority Needs Only

Personal care

Provide priority needs only

Medical

Supervise catheter care

Personal care

Carer to wash hands thoroughly

Medical

Apply / remove compression wrap

Wearables

Apply cream to sacrum and buttocks

Personal care

Apply sacrum pad

Medical

Assist with leg care

Medical

Assist with putting compression stockings on

Medical

Assist with wound care

Medical

Carry out a full body observation

Medical

Change Fistula Bag

Medical

Change dressing

Medical

Check for signs of infection

Medical

Check skin integrity

Skin Care

Check setting on air mattress

Skin Care

Check dressings

Medical

Complete a Skin Bundle assessment

Skin Care

Complete bodymap

Medical

Ensure pressure cushion is in place

Medical

Ensure pressure relieving equipment is in place

Skin Care

Massage clients hands

Medical

Massage clients leg

Medical

Check pressure areas

Skin Care

Monitor/observe swelling in feet and ankles

Medical

Put on heel pads

Dressing

Switch on pressure relieving cushion

Medical

Adjust bed height

Reposition

Arrange transport

Security & Safety

Assist into bed

Transfers

Assist into bed using banana board

Transfers

Assist into bed with stand or hoist

Transfers

Assist into lift

Transfers

Assist into lift

Transfers

Assist into the armchair

Transfers

Assist into the bathroom

Transfers

Assist onto electric bath lift

Transfers

Assist out of bed

Transfers

Assist out of bed using banana board

Transfers

Assist out of bed with stand or hoist

Transfers

Assist to stand

Transfers

Assist into armchair using Sara Steady

Reposition

Assist to transfer onto shower chair

Transfers

Assist to transfer onto commode

Transfers

Assist to transfer using Molift

Transfers

Assist to transfer with hoist

Reposition

Assist to transfer with mobility scooter

Transfers

Assist to transfer with stand or hoist

Transfers

Assist to use riser recliner chair

Transfers

Assist to use standing frame

Transfers

Assist with mobilising

Transfers

Assist with transfer out of wheelchair

Transfers

Assist with transfer to mobility vehicle

Transfers

Assist with transfer using Sara Stedy

Transfers

Assist with transfers

Transfers

Assist with transfers into the bedroom

Transfers

Assist with transfers into the living room

Transfers

Assist with transfers into wheelchair

Transfers

Assist with transfers onto the toilet

Transfers

Complete the Vehicle Checklist

Transport

Ensure safety when transferring

Transfers

Ensure safety whilst mobilising

Transfers

Ensure crash/falls mat is in place

Transfers

Ensure safe use of stair lift

Transfers

Escort to / from alternative location

Transport

Escort to/from place of work

Transport

Escort to or from dining room

Transfers

Prepare to hoist

Transfers

Prompt to get out of bed

Transfers

Prompt to use zimmer frame

Transfers

Support client during transport

Transport

Support to transfer onto the bus

Social

Support client to use stair lift

Transfers

Transport to/from activities

Transport

Use slide sheet to reposition

Transfers

Assist into kitchen

Walking

Assist with walking on stairs

Walking

Ensure safety while travelling by foot

Walking

Ensure walking aid is within reach

Walking

Put glasses on

Wearables

Check and change filter in hearing aids

Wearables

Check Client is wearing life line

Wearables

Check hearing aids are working

Wearables

Check the care recipient is wearing a care line

Medical

Clean cochlear implant

Wearables

Clean glasses

Wearables

Clean spectacles

Wearables

Ensure hearing aids are in

Wearables

Ensure medication alarm is with client

Wearables

Ensure mobile phone is with client

Wearables

Ensure mobility aids are close to hand

Wearables

Ensure careline and cordless phone are close to hand

Wearables

Ensure pendant alarm is on

Wearables

Ensure pendant alarm is worn

Wearables

Ensure wrist alarm is worn

Wearables

Ensure pendant alarm is charged

Wearables

Ensure careline watch is removed

Wearables

Ensure call bell is within reach

Wearables

Ensure life line is in reach

Wearables

Ensure buddy tracker is worn

Wearables

Ensure buddy tracker is charged overnight

Wearables

Ensure personal alarm is to hand

Environmental

Ensure wrist weights are being worn

Wearables

Prompt to remove hearing aids

Wearables

Prompt to wear hearing aids

Wearables

Prompt to wear careline watch

Wearables

Prompt to wear pendant alarm

Wearables

Remove hearing aids

Wearables

Remove pendant alarm and put within easy access

Wearables

Replace batteries in hearing aids

Wearables

Take glasses off

Wearables

Test careline/pendant alarm

Wearables

Wearables - other

Wearables