Assessing the needs of the client and creating a care plan Assisting clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting Performing household tasks like cooking, cleaning, shopping, and laundry Helping clients move around their homes, and assisting with transfers and mobility devices Administering medication as prescribed by healthcare providers Helping clients with physical therapy exercises and other prescribed treatments Providing emotional support and companionship, including social interaction and conversation Observing and reporting changes in the client's health, behavior, or mood to healthcare providers Accompanying clients to appointments or outings