Chapter
Home Care Workers
Abstract
Abstract Home care workers are a key component of the formal home health and social care workforce. They work under the supervision of a health care professional or under the direction of a client. The location of their work may vary from a client's home to a supportive housing environment. They provide a range of services including personal care, light housekeeping, clinical care services, and delegated acts. The majority of workers are women …
Authors
Denton M; Barken R
Book title
The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior, and Society
Pagination
pp. 1152-1156
Publisher
Wiley
DOI
10.1002/9781118410868.wbehibs413