Duties to include
* To assist with personal hygiene, for example helping the person with care needs to have a bath or shower, to go to the toilet or to care for their skin or hair.
* To assist with dressing / undressing, choice of clothes and personal appearance.
* To support the person with care needs with their medication.
* To assist with mobility including use of wheelchairs, hoists etc.
* To assist with a therapeutic programme designed by a medical professional.
* To provide emotional support, companionship and a safe environment for those in need of supervision and help.
* To carry out basic first aid and summon emergency services.
* To report any concerns about abuse or the welfare or safety of any adult or child there is contact with at work to a line manager / nominated person / person on call.
* To undertake specialised tasks as agreed and after appropriate training, for example, administration of medication by specialised techniques.
* To support the person with care needs with activities outside their home, for example community activities, shopping or attending medical appointments.
* To provide support with organised group activities for people with care needs.
* To prepare meals and drinks and provide assistance with eating / drinking.
* To help clean the home for example: washing up, vacuuming, cleaning the bathroom and doing laundry.
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