Personal care: Helping patients shower, dress, and use the toilet

* Feeding: Helping patients eat and drink

* Moving and handling: Using equipment to lift and move patients, and helping them move around safely

* Monitoring: Taking patients' vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respirations, and weight

* Record keeping: Keeping patient records up to date, including medical histories and observations

* Communication: Talking to patients reassuring them, and communicating with other healthcare professionals

* Cleaning: Making beds, changing bedding