Meal Preparation & Nutrition

• Preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks
• Heating pre-prepared meals
• Supporting with eating and drinking
• Encouraging hydration
• Monitoring and reporting changes in appetite or weight
• Preparing “picky plates” or light meals as preferred
• Supporting dietary needs (e.g. diabetic, soft food, cultural preferences)

 Medication Support

• Prompting or administering prescribed medication
• Assisting with medication compliance
• Supporting with medication organisation (e.g. blister packs or dosette boxes)
• Monitoring for side effects or issues and reporting concerns
• Liaising with pharmacy or family if issues arise

Domestic Support & Housekeeping

• Light cleaning (dusting, hoovering, mopping)
• Bed making and changing sheets
• Emptying bins and managing waste
• Washing up and kitchen tidying
• Laundry support (washing, drying, folding, ironing)
• Organising shopping deliveries or helping with unpacking
• Supporting fridge/freezer organisation and food rotation

 Light Support with Daily Tasks

• Accompanying on errands or shopping trips
• Helping organise personal items or paperwork
• Supporting with planning weekly activities or schedules

Community Access & Engagement

• Supporting to attend appointments (GP, dentist, hospital)
• Escorting on walks or visits to friends and family
• Accompanying on shopping trips
• Supporting access to community activities or clubs
• Encouraging engagement with hobbies or interests
• Visiting parks, cafes, or leisure spaces
• Attending local clubs, social groups, or community events
• Supporting re-engagement with favourite places or pastimes
• Visiting libraries, garden centres, or places of interest

Companionship & Emotional Support

• Friendly conversation and active listening
• Providing emotional reassurance and encouragement
• Supporting mental wellbeing through regular contact
• Reducing loneliness and social isolation
• Building trust and meaningful relationships
• Supporting routine building and structure
• Encouraging hobbies like puzzles, crafts, reading, etc.
• Supporting personal identity, dignity, and choice

Social & Recreational Activities

• Playing board games, cards, puzzles, or crafts
• Watching films, TV shows, or listening to music together
• Encouraging creative hobbies (e.g. painting, knitting, writing)
• Supporting engagement with books, magazines, or newspapers
• Participating in light exercise or stretching activities (as appropriate)

Staying Connected

• Assisting with phone or video calls to friends or family
• Helping write letters or emails to loved ones
• Supporting with technology to access social media or online groups

Confidence & Motivation Building

• Encouraging a sense of purpose and routine
• Supporting goal setting and celebrating small achievements
• Helping individuals regain confidence after a period of isolation
• Gently encouraging re-involvement with community or hobbies

Monitoring & Record Keeping

• Keeping accurate daily notes
• Communicating with other professionals or family if appropriate
• Monitoring changes in health, mood, mobility, or cognition
• Ensuring client preferences and routines are respected
• Completing any risk assessments or forms as required

Person-Centred Focus

• Respecting individual interests, history, and preferences
• Being a consistent, friendly presence in their life
• Creating a safe and trusting space for the person to be themselves
• Tailoring each session to their emotional needs and energy levels