24hr Live In Care

Carer's Job Description - Main duties and responsibilities

DOMESTIC DUTIES

1.    Assisting the client with the running of their household, including light household duties, bed-making, cleaning the bedrooms, bathroom etc. (your own and clients), emptying commodes, washing/ ironing. Preparation and cooking of meals and washing up afterwards. Hygiene is of prime importance.

2.   Undertaking a range of social duties including shopping, ordering and collecting prescriptions, pensions (if necessary) and making telephone calls on their behalf.

PHYSICAL CARE

1.    Assisting with washing and dressing, feeding and helping client to lavatory if appropriate.

2.   To provide a range of personal care, including help with personal hygiene, encouraging the use of aids. To remind clients to take medication as prescribed by the GP or District Nurse.

3.  To answer night calls when necessary. To inform us if this is onerous.

CLARIFICATION OF ABOVE POINTS

1.     To monitor the client’s health and to report to the Agency, Family, GP other carers, District Nurse etc. Any changes in physical or mental state must be recorded and reported.

2.    To meet the urgent needs of the client, dealing with emergencies and liaising closely with professionals that are involved with their care