A General Duty Assistant (GDA) works in (homecare healthcare settings to provide daily care for patients, including:

• Patient care: Assisting patients with daily activities like eating, dressing, and bathing.  
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• Patient safety: Ensuring the patient's safety and comfort.  
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• Patient health: Monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to the nursing staff.  
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• Cleanliness: Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in patient rooms and common areas.  
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• Communication: Informing the nursing staff about the patient's condition.  
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• Equipment: Cleaning equipment.  
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• First aid: Providing emergency first aid and CPR.  
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• Exercise: Assisting patients with exercise.  
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GDAs work in a variety of departments, including clinical, nursing, laboratory, dietary, laundry, housekeeping, and sanitation. They work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers.