Responsibilities and Duties • Following the care plan, observing, and reporting any substantial findings and/or changes in patient/resident/client’s behavior to the appropriate registered member of the healthcare team. • Working under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional such as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) • Performing tasks delegated to them (only if they are trained to perform the delegated task) • Assisting with ambulation, positioning, and transferring using mechanical lifts such as a Hoyer lift. • Assisting or providing total personal care such as toileting, bathing, and perineal care. • Assisting with eating, dressing, and grooming. • Assisting nursing staff by answering call bells (In Hospitals and Long-Term care homes) • Performing sitter duty or patient watch for confused patients in clinical care settings. • Computer or paper documentation of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and other findings. • Reporting behavioral and clinical changes to a Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Resource Nurse, or Manager. • Self-actualization by helping patient/resident/client to reach maximum potential.