Elder Care Assistant

Elder Care Assistant follows protocols and provides hands-on help, illustrated by 21 standard tasks you can try. These show the rhythm of a shift, typical tools like Electronic Visit Verification, and what success looks like. Each one shows where we found it, and comes with an AI prompt you can copy and use straight away.

21evidenced tasks
21ready prompts
7tools of the trade
31-1122.00O*NET-SOC code
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What it pays

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In India, Service and sales workers earn about ₹15,575 a month on average — around ₹1.9 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
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The work, task by task

These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.

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Assist with personal hygiene

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Assist Mr. Alvarez with bathing: explain each step, help him into the shower safely, wash face and hair with…
Assist Mr. Alvarez with bathing: explain each step, help him into the shower safely, wash face and hair with his preferred soap, respect his privacy, record assistance level and any skin issues immediately after.
The tools that do the workMi-Co Mi-FormsESCOjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia

Support clients in daily routines

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Support Mrs. Patel through her morning routine: prompt and supervise dressing, prepare her breakfast…
Support Mrs. Patel through her morning routine: prompt and supervise dressing, prepare her breakfast sandwich, set out medications with reminders, and check her mobility during transfers, logging any changes in mood or ability.
The tools that do the workElectronic Visit VerificationESCOjob descriptionsWikipedia

Monitor clients' condition

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Check Mr. Chen every hour for alertness, skin condition and breathing, take blood pressure and temperature if…
Check Mr. Chen every hour for alertness, skin condition and breathing, take blood pressure and temperature if he feels unwell, escalate unusual findings to the nurse and record observations with times.
The tools that do the workMEDITECHjob descriptionsO*NET

Help with toileting and grooming

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Help Mrs. Johnson to the bathroom safely, assist with toileting and handwashing while preserving dignity,…
Help Mrs. Johnson to the bathroom safely, assist with toileting and handwashing while preserving dignity, comb her hair and help with shaving if requested, then document assistance level and any continence issues.
The tools that do the workAppletreejob descriptionsWikipedia

Prepare meals and snacks

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Prepare today’s breakfast, lunch and two snacks for Mrs. Patel, following her soft-diet notes: make egg salad…
Prepare today’s breakfast, lunch and two snacks for Mrs. Patel, following her soft-diet notes: make egg salad sandwiches with crusts cut off, plate one warmed ready-made stew for lunch, label times and reheating instructions, and leave on the kitchen counter by 08:30.
The tools that do the workElectronic Visit Verificationjob descriptionsO*NET

Promote autonomy for individuals

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Support Mr. Alvarez to do his morning routine independently: set out adaptive utensils and a lightweight mug,…
Support Mr. Alvarez to do his morning routine independently: set out adaptive utensils and a lightweight mug, coach him through choosing his own clothes and making his sandwich, note which tasks he completed unaided and where he needed help in the care notes.
The tools that do the workAppletreeESCOjob descriptions
The daily work15

Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them.

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Type the letter Mrs. Alvarez wants to send to her daughter, using her dictated sentences verbatim, check…
Type the letter Mrs. Alvarez wants to send to her daughter, using her dictated sentences verbatim, check spelling and add date and signature line, then print two copies and ask her to review before I post it today.
The tools that do the workComputer readingO*NET

Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.

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Drive Mr. Thompson to his 11:00 cardiology appointment, load his walker and oxygen tank, park close to the…
Drive Mr. Thompson to his 11:00 cardiology appointment, load his walker and oxygen tank, park close to the clinic entrance, help him inside and wait until he’s checked in, then return him home and note mileage and arrival time.
The tools that do the workElectronic Visit VerificationO*NET

Assist with mobility and transfers

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Assist Mrs. Patel with standing transfers from bed to chair using the gait belt, explain each step before I…
Assist Mrs. Patel with standing transfers from bed to chair using the gait belt, explain each step before I move her, test footing, keep feet shoulder-width apart, and log assistance level and any discomfort afterward.
The tools that do the workAppletreejob descriptions

Perform light housekeeping tasks

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Do light housekeeping at Mr. Jenkins’ house: straighten living room, wipe kitchen counters, empty small trash…
Do light housekeeping at Mr. Jenkins’ house: straighten living room, wipe kitchen counters, empty small trash bins, change dishcloths, and leave the vacuum ready for his twice-weekly clean — report any hazards I find.
The tools that do the workAugust Systems Visit Wizardjob descriptions

Provide companionship and emotional support

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Spend the afternoon with Mrs. Green for companionship: listen to her stories, play her favorite radio…
Spend the afternoon with Mrs. Green for companionship: listen to her stories, play her favorite radio program, encourage a short walk in the garden, note mood changes and any concerns about appetite or sleep.
The tools that do the workFaceTimejob descriptions

Help with routine observations

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Take Mr. Lopez’s routine observations: check blood pressure, pulse, temperature and weight, record the…
Take Mr. Lopez’s routine observations: check blood pressure, pulse, temperature and weight, record the readings immediately with time and any symptoms, and alert the nurse if blood pressure is over 150/90 or temperature above 100.4°F.
The tools that do the workMEDITECHjob descriptions

Support social service users to live at home

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Plan and record today's visits for Mrs. Patel and Mr. Gonzales to support them living at home: confirm wake,…
Plan and record today's visits for Mrs. Patel and Mr. Gonzales to support them living at home: confirm wake, medication prompts, a shower assist for Mrs. Patel at 10:30, mobility aid check for Mr. Gonzales at 13:00, and note any home-safety hazards observed.
The tools that do the workAppletreeESCOsee the evidence ↗

Prepare ready-made dishes

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Prepare two microwaveable ready meals for Mr. Alvarez and Ms. Jenkins for tonight: one low-salt chicken…
Prepare two microwaveable ready meals for Mr. Alvarez and Ms. Jenkins for tonight: one low-salt chicken casserole and one soft-vegetable mash, portion into labelled containers, note reheating instructions and dietary restrictions, and update their care notes that meals were prepared.
The tools that do the workMi-Co Mi-FormsESCOsee the evidence ↗

Document care provided

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Document today's care for Mr. Patel: arrival and departure times, toileting assistance at 09:30, lunch…
Document today's care for Mr. Patel: arrival and departure times, toileting assistance at 09:30, lunch prepared (ham sandwich), medication reminder given, mood and mobility observations, and any family notes before signing off tonight.
The tools that do the workMEDITECHjob descriptions

Monitor clients' skin and overall hygiene status

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Record skin and hygiene check for Mrs. Gomez after morning wash: note any redness, pressure areas, moisture…
Record skin and hygiene check for Mrs. Gomez after morning wash: note any redness, pressure areas, moisture status, bathing assistance provided, repositioning done at 10:15, and notify RN if any new breakdowns.
The tools that do the workAppletreeWikipedia

Assist with feeding

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Log feeding assistance for Mr. Owens: type of meal (pureed lunch), amount eaten, any coughing or refusal,…
Log feeding assistance for Mr. Owens: type of meal (pureed lunch), amount eaten, any coughing or refusal, positioning used, assistance level required, and whether fluids met his target intake.
The tools that do the workElectronic Visit VerificationESCO

Assist clients with special needs

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Note the episodes supporting Sam, who has learning disabilities: today's tasks assisted (medication prompt,…
Note the episodes supporting Sam, who has learning disabilities: today's tasks assisted (medication prompt, dressing help, mobility support), any behaviours of concern, strategies that worked, and contact with his social worker.
The tools that do the workMi-Co Mi-FormsESCOsee the evidence ↗

Prepare sandwiches

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Record sandwich preparation for Mrs. Lee at 12:00: ingredients used, any dietary changes followed (low salt),…
Record sandwich preparation for Mrs. Lee at 12:00: ingredients used, any dietary changes followed (low salt), who ate versus packed away, and whether she needed help cutting or feeding.
The tools that do the workComputer readingESCOsee the evidence ↗

Assist social service users with physical disabilities

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Document physical support delivered to Mr. Ahmed: assisted with transfers from bed to chair at 08:45,…
Document physical support delivered to Mr. Ahmed: assisted with transfers from bed to chair at 08:45, provided gait aid, home modifications checked, level of independence today, and any referrals needed to therapy.
The tools that do the workAugust Systems Visit WizardESCOsee the evidence ↗

Visit verification

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Record arrival, vitals, and medication check photos for Mrs. Alvarez, confirm the caregiver signature and…
Record arrival, vitals, and medication check photos for Mrs. Alvarez, confirm the caregiver signature and submit the visit verification in the resident chart immediately after the 10:00 AM call.
The tools that do the workElectronic Visit VerificationO*NET

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