Overview
Purpose of the role: Sharing, along with other staff, to meet the personal care needs of clients in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence as well as care of the clients’ physical environment and in the general day-to-day activities of the home. Delegating responsibilities in the charge of the clients under your care to the appropriate level.
Responsibilities
* Assist clients who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and toilet.
* Help clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities such as incontinence; help in the care and use of aids and personal equipment.
* Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of clients through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreation.
* Make and change beds; tidy rooms and do light cleaning.
* Cook meals, serve meals; assist clients at meal times if required; wash up utensils.
* Answer emergency bells, the door and the telephone; greet visitors.
* Read and write reports in care plans.
* Take part in staff and client meetings and also in training activities as required.
* Assist a senior member of staff who has been assessed as competent with medication administration.
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