Reports To: Senior Carer / Nurse-in-Charge / Manager
Purpose of Role:
To provide essential personal care and support to residents, promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life in a safe and respectful environment.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Deliver hands-on care to residents based on individual care plans.
- Support with daily tasks including bathing, dressing, mobility, toileting, and nutrition.
- Foster independence and help residents retain memory and life skills.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
- Report changes in health or wellbeing to supervisors promptly.
- Respect diverse cultural, religious, and individual preferences.
- Adhere to health & safety and infection control standards.
- Assist with light cleaning and safe waste disposal as needed.
- Promote a friendly, positive atmosphere within the care setting.
Principal Responsibilities:
You are expected to follow all organizational safety policies and maintain a secure environment for residents and coworkers.
Important:
This job description outlines the core duties but is not exhaustive. You may be asked to take on other reasonable tasks in line with the needs of the service.