It is the step beyond companion care. The caregiver is physically assisting the person, which means training in safe transfers, skin care and dignity in intimate tasks, and it is usually where families first need a professional rather than a relative.
It is still non-medical: no medication administration, wound care or injections, which need a nurse.
Why it matters
When a parent can no longer bathe safely alone, personal care is the specific thing to ask for.
What we offer: Personal Care.