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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Care5
Bathe patients.
+Assist Mr. Jones with a bed-to-bath wash using warm water and mild soap, maintain his privacy and safety,…
Bathe patients.
+Assist Mr. Jones with a bed-to-bath wash using warm water and mild soap, maintain his privacy and safety, note skin condition and mobility changes, dry and dress him, then record the service and any observations in the client visit note.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordESCOjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Assist with meal preparation and feeding
+Prepare tonight's supper for Mr. Alvarez: check his dietary sheet, steam the vegetables to soft texture,…
Assist with meal preparation and feeding
+Prepare tonight's supper for Mr. Alvarez: check his dietary sheet, steam the vegetables to soft texture, portion his protein into bite-sized pieces, plate with non-slip mat, help him eat at the kitchen table and clear dishes afterward.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Change dressings.
+Change Mrs. Patel's wound dressing: wash hands, don gloves, remove old dressing, inspect wound and note any…
Change dressings.
+Change Mrs. Patel's wound dressing: wash hands, don gloves, remove old dressing, inspect wound and note any redness or discharge, apply prescribed dressing, dispose of waste safely and record time and observations in her care notes.
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Assist with feeding
+Assist Mr. Johnson with his midday feeding: confirm his current swallowing plan, position him upright, offer…
Assist with feeding
+Assist Mr. Johnson with his midday feeding: confirm his current swallowing plan, position him upright, offer small spoonfuls at his pace, monitor for coughing, praise progress, and document intake and any difficulties in his feeding log.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordESCOWikipedia
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Perform incontinence laundry
+Collect soiled linens from Ms. Gomez after her episode, sort garments, pre-treat stains, run the incontinence…
Perform incontinence laundry
+Collect soiled linens from Ms. Gomez after her episode, sort garments, pre-treat stains, run the incontinence load on hot wash with appropriate sanitizer, dry and fold, then restock her closet and note the laundry cycle in her care log.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsWikipedia
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Convincing1
Remind clients to take medications
+At each scheduled time remind Ms. Alvarez to take her morning and evening medications, confirm she swallowed…
Remind clients to take medications
+At each scheduled time remind Ms. Alvarez to take her morning and evening medications, confirm she swallowed them, record refusals or missed doses, and escalate any concerns about side effects to the nurse immediately.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookESCOjob descriptions
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The daily work14
Assist with communication
+Help Maria with making her needs understood to the clinic receptionist and her son Javier during today's…
Assist with communication
+Help Maria with making her needs understood to the clinic receptionist and her son Javier during today's 10:30 call by drafting short clear phrases she can use, a one-line explanation of her hearing aid issue, and three polite requests Javier can read aloud if Maria struggles.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordESCO
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Wash the dishes
+Do the dishes from tonight's dinner for Mrs. Alvarez: sort and scrape plates, soak greasy pans for ten…
Wash the dishes
+Do the dishes from tonight's dinner for Mrs. Alvarez: sort and scrape plates, soak greasy pans for ten minutes, wash in hot soapy water, rinse, dry and put away fragile items on the top shelf, and leave the sink clear before bed.
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Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
+Check Mrs. Alvarez's pulse, temperature, and respiration now, record values with time and any symptoms, flag…
Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
+Check Mrs. Alvarez's pulse, temperature, and respiration now, record values with time and any symptoms, flag anything outside Mrs. Alvarez's baseline to the on-call nurse immediately and note if she took medication today.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Assist with shopping and errands
+Take Mr. Thompson to the grocery, buy the milk, bread, and his listed medications, carry bags into his…
Assist with shopping and errands
+Take Mr. Thompson to the grocery, buy the milk, bread, and his listed medications, carry bags into his kitchen, check receipts against his budget, and text his daughter a photo of the shopping and the receipt when done.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsO*NET
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Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
+Write today's note for Ms. Chen: list care provided, changes in condition, appetite and mood, any missed…
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
+Write today's note for Ms. Chen: list care provided, changes in condition, appetite and mood, any missed meds, and one safety concern; save in the client record and send the summary to Supervisor Patel before end of shift.
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Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
+Spend forty minutes with Mr. Rivera reading his preferred short stories, ask about his day, note any…
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
+Spend forty minutes with Mr. Rivera reading his preferred short stories, ask about his day, note any withdrawal or confusion, and leave him with a crossword and next-of-week reading list on the table.
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Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation.
+Give Mrs. Patel a gentle fifteen-minute shoulder and lower-back massage with her approved liniment, check…
Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation.
+Give Mrs. Patel a gentle fifteen-minute shoulder and lower-back massage with her approved liniment, check skin integrity first, ask about pain scale before and after, and document the treatment and response in her care notes.
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Care for children with disabilities or who have sick parents or parents with disabilities.
+Provide afternoon care for Jacob: supervise his lunch, help with personal care, play a calming activity, note…
Care for children with disabilities or who have sick parents or parents with disabilities.
+Provide afternoon care for Jacob: supervise his lunch, help with personal care, play a calming activity, note his mood and any concerns about his parents' care, and update the family caseworker by text when you leave.
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Help with household chores
+Tidy the kitchen: wash and put away the breakfast dishes, wipe counters and stove, sweep the floor, start a…
Help with household chores
+Tidy the kitchen: wash and put away the breakfast dishes, wipe counters and stove, sweep the floor, start a gentle wash on the client’s delicates, and note any broken appliances or hazards before I leave at 2 PM.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptions
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Report changes in client’s condition
+Write a clear incident note for the care team: describe today’s change in Mrs. Alvarez’s appetite, new…
Report changes in client’s condition
+Write a clear incident note for the care team: describe today’s change in Mrs. Alvarez’s appetite, new shortness of breath on minimal exertion, time observed, vital signs taken, actions I performed, and request nurse follow-up by end of shift.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptions
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Help with safe transfers and mobility
+Assist Mr. Chen with a safe sit-to-stand and transfer to the armchair using the gait belt, coach his weight…
Help with safe transfers and mobility
+Assist Mr. Chen with a safe sit-to-stand and transfer to the armchair using the gait belt, coach his weight shift, take one assisted step with the walker, document the assistance level and any pain, and flag physio if balance was unstable.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Offer companionship and emotional support
+Spend forty minutes with Mrs. Patel: listen to how she’s feeling, sit through her tea ritual, encourage…
Offer companionship and emotional support
+Spend forty minutes with Mrs. Patel: listen to how she’s feeling, sit through her tea ritual, encourage conversation about family photos, note mood changes or suicidal thoughts, and inform the coordinator if she seems more withdrawn than last week.
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Ensure a safe home environment
+Do a safety walk-through of the apartment: remove tripping hazards, tighten loose rugs, check smoke alarm,…
Ensure a safe home environment
+Do a safety walk-through of the apartment: remove tripping hazards, tighten loose rugs, check smoke alarm, ensure grab rails are secure in bathroom, record any repairs needed and tell the landlord and caseworker before Friday.
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Promote autonomy for individuals
+Plan and practise one ADL with Mr. Robinson to boost independence: supervise him folding his laundry, praise…
Promote autonomy for individuals
+Plan and practise one ADL with Mr. Robinson to boost independence: supervise him folding his laundry, praise effort, reduce prompts, note what he did unaided, and update the care plan outcome for the support coordinator.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCO
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