- Personal Care:Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence care.
- Daily Living:Help with medication reminders, meal preparation, and feeding.
- Household and Errands:Perform light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, and other errands.
- Companionship:Engage clients in conversation, provide emotional support, and facilitate social or physical activities.
- Health Monitoring:Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, and report changes in health or well-being.
- Administrative Duties:Update client records and care plans, coordinate with professional staff, and help with tasks like letter writing or bill paying.
- Supervisory and Management:
- Oversee and support a team of care workers.
- Provide training and mentorship to new staff.
- Respond to emergencies and provide guidance to the team.
- Conduct quality checks on the care provided by other workers.
Key duties
- Assist service users with dressing, washing, and using the toilet.
- Serve meals and assist with feeding if necessary.
- Provide interest and activities to engage service users.
- Assist with medication and monitor vital signs.
- Undertake light cleaning and domestic duties, including meal preparation.
- Liaise with professional staff to carry out care plans.
