Brief Overview of the Role

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of service users in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence and to help in the general day-to-day activities of the home.

Duties to Include

1. To assist service users who need help with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and the toilet.

2. To help service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence; help in use and care of aids and personal equipment.

3. To care for service users who are temporarily sick and needing, for example, minor dressings, bed nursing, help with feeding, etc.

4. To help care for service users.

5. To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of service users through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.

6. To make and change beds; tidy rooms; do light cleaning and empty commodes.

7. To inspect and launder service users’ clothing.

The training you will be getting

• Apprenticeship Adult Care Worker Level 2 Relevant workplace training
• Functional Skills if required

Desired skills and personal qualities

Administrative skills, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Creative, Customer care skills, Initiative, Non judgemental, Organisation skills, Patience, Presentation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working