Care Assistant

Personal Care:

• Assist residents with personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Help residents with mobility, using equipment like hoists when necessary, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Support residents with eating and drinking, ensuring dietary needs are met.

Health and Well-being:

• Monitor and record residents' health conditions, reporting any changes to senior staff.
• Assist with administering medication under supervision.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities that promote physical and mental well-being.

Emotional Support:

• Provide companionship and build positive relationships with residents.
• Offer emotional support to residents and their families, addressing concerns with empathy and understanding.
• Respect residents' privacy, dignity, and independence at all times.

Communication:

• Maintain clear and accurate records of care provided, including care plans, daily logs, and incident reports.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the care team to ensure consistent, coordinated care.

Environment:

• Ensure residents' living areas are clean, tidy, and comfortable.
• Follow health and safety guidelines, ensuring the care home is a safe environment for residents and staff.
• Assist with laundry, housekeeping, and meal preparation when needed.

Teamwork:

• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality care.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and supervision to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
• Support new staff and volunteers, sharing knowledge and experience.