Care Assistants work at hospitals, nursing homes, private residences and other care facilities to help fulfill a patient’s basic needs. They work with patients of varying levels of independence and ability. Care Assistants frequently check up on patients to monitor their vital signs, help them move from place to place, deliver meals, feed patients, help them use the toilet and bathe. They communicate with patients about their symptoms and needs, reporting changes or concerns to other members of the patient’s care team. Care Assistants provide companionship and social interaction to prevent patients from feeling isolated and recommend mental health resources.
Wat doet een Care Assistant?
A Care Assistant, or Professional Carer, is responsible for upkeeping their clients’ hygiene, ensuring their safety and facilitating social-emotional support. Their duties include administering medications, cleaning a client’s living area and managing activity or care schedules.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Care Assistant moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Care Assistant moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Assisting clients with care such as grooming, washing and maintaining personal hygiene standards
Preparing and serving healthy, nutritious meals, taking into account any special dietary needs and personal preferences
Identifying activities that would appeal to the patients and ensuring that they are suitably stimulated
Preparing food and drinks for patients
Contributing to a clean, well-organized and pleasant environment for all patients
Performing light housekeeping duties
Providing social companionship
Reporting any changes in health or behavior
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Care Assistant zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Certification from a National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) program
Ability to help patients requiring elder care, pediatric care and those recovering from illness and injuries
Clinical knowledge to read treatment plans and ensure they are implemented effectively
Excellent communication skills to share information with patients and other professionals
Empathy and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with patients
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Care Assistant, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
