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.
O que um Care Assistant faz?
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.
Responsabilidades
Um Care Assistant deve ser capaz de cumprir vários deveres e responsabilidades. A seguir estão alguns deveres e responsabilidades que um Care Assistant deve ser capaz de executar:
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
Habilidades necessárias
Um Care Assistant competitivo terá certas habilidades e qualificações, incluindo:
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
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