A part-time care assistant in community care is responsible for providing support and assistance to clients in the own homes or community setting.
Duties may include:
- Helping with personal care tasks, such bathing/showering and dressing
- Assisting with meal preparation
- Administering medication
- Providing Companionship
- Assisting with light household chores
This position typically requires flexibility in scheduling to accommodate varying care needs and may involve working evening, weekends or holidays.
Additional strong communication skills, empathy and a genuine desire to help others are essential for this role.