Under Household Management, you may be expected to;
- Grocery shopping- ask for a list of items and be mindful of the costs.
You may to run other errands as well.
- Meal preparation- prepare and cook nutritious meals and snacks.
Encourage healthy eating!
- Light housework- dishes, washrooms, make beds, dust, sweep floors, put away dishes following meals
- Laundry– confirm with the client the amount of detergent to use and the temperature of the water to use.
- Before initiating any of the below tasks, always speak with the client and/or the caregiver to determine their preferences.
- Engage with your client to determine food preferences, food allergies, and the existence of health conditions that would affect food intake (ie diabetes)
- Always try to cook nutritious meals but be mindful to not overcook so that there isn’t too much food that might get wasted
- Keep in mind the principles of Canada’s Food Guide when selecting meals to ensure that the client’s diet allows for all food components- carbohydrates, protein & fat.
