 Assisting clients with all aspects of personal care, medical care, light domestic duties and general day to day tasks.  Developing care standards and monitoring their effectiveness.  Expressing empathy and understanding of the issues encountered by patients with care needs.  Providing support to physically or mentally disabled people and vulnerable adults.  Communicating with other healthcare professional involved in the care of the patients.  Educating and advising patients about their health.  Meeting patients’ needs in personal hygiene and nutrition.  Recording a patient’s temperature, pulse, respiratory rate and blood pressure.  Caring for people in their own homes.  Ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for all.  Writing up patient records.