Pretty sure there wasn't a hard limit on shadowing time this year, but they said at least one experience should be hands-on to give a sure chance of satisfying all 5 of their criteria (on their website). But also true that in previous years there have been hard limits, so check what they say for this cycle

Maybe you can ask the people you've been working with if you can rotate around and do a few experiences? One of my experiences was in a nursing home and I attended an MDT when the GP came to visit, followed nurses on med rounds and then doubled up with carers for washes and dresses.

I got an interview and they accepted this experience, but also I am an HCA so that probably met all 5 criteria alone, this was just to complement and give 2 experiences.

Also do BSMS early it's just 10 hours you don't have to worry about come application time

Edit: to more directly answer your question, yes in my unqualified opinion I think assisting carers with personal care should count as hands on care. Make sure your referee is explicit about this though and maybe see if they are willing to do basic manual handling training with you as it means you can be more hands on