Job Description
Responsibilities :
- Personal Care: Assisting service users with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
- Household Care: Managing household tasks, including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping, to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment.
- Medication Assistance: Helping service users with medication reminders and administration as prescribed.
- Mobility Support: Aiding service users with mobility, including transfers, walking, and use of mobility aids.
- Companionship: Providing emotional support and companionship, engaging in meaningful activities and conversation.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Observing and reporting any changes in the service user’s condition or needs to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
Skills
- Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrating genuine care and concern for the well-being of service users.
- Communication Skills: Effectively communicating with service users, their families, and healthcare professionals.
- Attention to Detail: Carefully following care plans and noting any changes in the service user’s condition.
- Organisational Skills: Managing multiple tasks efficiently, including household chores and personal care duties.
- Time Management: Prioritising tasks to ensure timely completion of all responsibilities.
- Problem-Solving: Addressing and resolving issues that may arise in the course of care.
- Patience: Maintaining a calm and supportive demeanor, especially in challenging situations.