Home Care Association of America - - Responsibilities: Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living (hygiene, grooming, dressing); Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions; Accompanies patient on errands or medical appointments; Performs housekeeping activities (vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, dishes, laundry, changing bed linens, cleaning bathroom); Meets patient-specific needs such as medication reminders and understanding dementia care