Care Worker's Roles and Responsibilities

What does a care worker do in a care home?

• Provides personal care, such as showering, shaving, oral hygiene and dressing

• Administers medication

• Monitors health and wellbeing

• Maintains records and reports any changes

• Assists with meal preparation and household tasks

• Provides emotional support and companionship

Daily responsibilities of a care worker in a care ho

• Helping care home residents with their personal care, which includes getting dressed, washing and eating

• Providing company: chatting and sharing news

• Involvement with writing residents' care plans

• Providing information to family members regarding the care plan

• Ensuring that the resident's needs and wishes are met

• Working with other health and social care professionals to provide holistic care

• Recording and reporting essential information in the residents' daily reports accurately and immediately (communication systems, care and health monitoring, accident and incident reports)

• Administering medication under supervision (as detailed in their individual medication administration record)

• Gently encouraging residents to get involved with recreational activities and hobbies.

• Giving feedback to health and social care professionals

How to prepare for a role as a care worker

• Get the necessary training and qualifications

• Develop empathy and compassion

• Learn about safeguarding procedures