What is the role of an attendant care worker regarding eating?

• A. Recording all meals for dietary analysis only.
• B. Reminding or encouraging intake, serving/bringing food, preparing food for consumption, and feeding or assisting with eating.
• C. Recommending dietary supplements to the family.
• D. Cleaning the dining area after meals.

Answer: (B)

The main concept is that an attendant care worker’s role around eating is to support the person to eat safely and adequately through hands-on help during meals. The best choice describes a range of actions at mealtime: reminding or encouraging intake, serving or bringing food, preparing food for consumption, and feeding or assisting with eating. This covers motivation, meal setup, and direct assistance as needed, aligning with person-centered, safety-conscious care.

Other options are too narrow or outside the direct mealtime role: recording meals for dietary analysis focuses only on documentation without the actual eating support; recommending dietary supplements is a medical decision typically made by a clinician or family with guidance from health professionals; cleaning the dining area after meals, while part of overall care, does not address the essential eating support during the meal itself.