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Updated: May 13, 2024 10:06 PM GMT

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What does a care worker do in a care home?

A care worker or carer supports a person who needs help with daily tasks, enabling them to live their best life. A care worker can work in a care home with the elderly or people with learning disabilities.

Sometimes, they might need specialist training to be able to support patients with particular issues (MS or dementia, for example). A care worker may have to work irregular hours and shift work, which can include working nights and weekends.

What are the roles and responsibilities of a care worker in a residential home?

The main dues and responsibilities of a care worker include: providing personal care, such as showering, shaving, oral hygiene and dressing, administering medication, monitoring health and wellbeing, maintaining records and reporting any changes, assisting with meal preparation and household tasks, and providing emotional support and companionship.

Care workers and carers must also respect clients’ privacy, dignity, and... More Detail