What does a caregiver do?

Caregivers, housekeepers, domestic workers and babysitters have similar functions in the workplace. Their general tasks may include the following:

  • • Kitchen work, including shopping for food, cooking and meal preparation.
  • • House cleaning, housekeeping, and washing dishes.
  • • Laundry.
  • • Childcare, which may involve diaper changing, bathing and supervision.
  • • Elder care, which may involve bathing, companionship, and assistance with doctor visits.