A bedside butler unit dispenses hypoallergenic, antibacterial wet wipes and accommodates their disposal, following use. The hopper and the outlet chute are mounted to the frame for movement substantially in unison relative to the frame. For example, the instructions can be interpreted in a byte-based interpreter that directs the proxy as to what order, and from which source, to fill an output buffer that is served to the client. The method also includes transmitting the progress data from the controller to a remote user, and receiving an input from the remote user containing second regimen data. The first switching element is provided on the frame, and the second switching element is provided on a guide part fixed to the frame, and serves for determining a section of a course of the gripper path. The bowl also has a waste outlet connected to a waste tank via a mascerator and respective pump, the inflow of cleansing liquids to the bowl and outflow of waste from the bowl being controlled by a programmable control unit.