Home Care Professionals: Roles, Services, and Care Planning

A home carer (also called home health aide or personal care assistant) provides non-medical care and support to individuals in their homes—typically the elderly, disabled, or those recovering from illness/injury. They assist with:

• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, toileting
• Instrumental ADLs (IADLs): meal preparation, feeding assistance, light housekeeping, laundry
• Medication reminders
• Transportation to appointments/errands
• Socialization, companionship, emotional support

Home carers collaborate with individuals and families to develop personalized care plans tailored to specific needs and preferences. They provide care with compassion, patience, and respect for dignity.

Services can be arranged hourly, daily, or live-in, through private agencies, government programs, or informal arrangements.