Location
Oxfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Career opportunity:Care Assistant
A Care Assistant also known as a Healthcare Assistant or Personal Care Assistant plays a crucial role in providing support and assistance to individuals who may have difficulty with daily activities due to illness disability or old age. The job description for a Care Assistant can vary depending on the specific setting such as a nursing home hospital or home care. Here is a general overview of the typical responsibilities and qualifications:
Requirements
Responsibilities:
Personal Care:
- Assist with bathing dressing grooming and toileting.
- Help individuals with mobility issues to move around.
Medication Assistance:
- Administer medications according to prescribed schedules.
- Monitor and record medication intake.
Daily Living Support:
- Assist with meal preparation feeding and maintaining a nutritious diet.
- Support individuals in maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
Health Monitoring:
- Monitor vital signs and report any changes to the healthcare team.
- Keep track of and report any issues related to the individuals health.
Companionship:
- Provide emotional support and companionship.
- Engage in conversation and recreational activities with individuals
Responsibilities: Personal Care: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Help individuals with mobility issues to move around. Medication Assistance: Administer medications according to prescribed schedules. Monitor and record medication intake. Daily Living Support: Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and maintaining a nutritious diet. Support individuals in maintaining a clean and safe living environment. Health Monitoring: Monitor vital signs and report any changes to the healthcare team. Keep track of and report any issues related to the individual\'s health. Companionship: Provide emotional support and companionship. Engage in conversation and recreational activities with individuals
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